START Careers in Hotel in Lodging (Continuing Education)

Developed by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), the START program provides students with real-world knowledge and skills needed for a long-term career in the lodging industry. START (Skills, Tasks, and Results Training) provides training for all divisions of a lodging operation, including front desk, reservations, housekeeping, bell services, restaurant service, banquet setup, and more. This is the only hospitality training curriculum endorsed by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and is supported by its network of more than 10,000 hotel owners.

Students who successfully complete the START program may earn up to five industry-recognized and portable professional certifications. Textbooks are included in the tuition cost. If a student has a ServSafe Managers Certification and it is current, not expired, the ServSafe Managers fee will be deducted from the cost of tuition.