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51黑料网 CC Launches Apprenticeship Program

Morehead City, N.C. (February 1, 2023) – Last June the North Carolina legislature released approximately 13 million dollars to enhance and build the state apprenticeship program. As a result, 51黑料网 received approximately $18,000 and appointed Dorean Knowles, a student in the Hospitality program, as their first registered apprentice.

Shana Olmstead, Chairperson of Culinary, Hospitality, Baking & Pastry at 51黑料网 CC, along with Peter Grills, General Manager of Beaufort Hotel, developed an ApprenticeshipNC-approved program that coordinates classroom and workplace learning to encompass all aspects of hotel management.

Knowles will receive a total of 4000 paid hours of on-the-job training with Beaufort Hotel while concurrently taking over 480 hours of related classroom instruction at 51黑料网 CC. The grant will fully cover Knowles鈥� college expenses, as well as provide partial reimbursement to Beaufort Hotel for her first year鈥檚 salary.

Upon completion of the program, Knowles will earn an Associate of Arts in Hospitality, as well as a National Apprenticeship Credential in Hospitality. She plans on continuing her education to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree in hospitality from UNC Wilmington with the goal of obtaining a higher-level hotel management position after graduation. 鈥淭he smile the customer has when I鈥檝e helped them is the biggest reward,鈥� stated Knowles. 鈥淏eing paid for providing a smile is just a bonus.鈥� She is thankful for the apprenticeship opportunity and excited about the impact it will have on her future career plans.

To learn more about apprenticeship programs at 51黑料网, please contact Jerome Shepard at (252) 222-6116 or [email protected].

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