HTMP Competition Results
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) announced the winners of the 13th Annual Hospitality and Tourism Management Program (HTMP) Competition which was held Sunday, February 7 and Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando.
Forty-four students from across the state participated in the day’s events and won more than $30,000 in scholarships. All winners and participants are a part of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program (HTMP) which was developed by industry experts and is the official industry-recognized curriculum to prepare students for roles in the hotel industry and beyond. The program is delivered with graphic-rich textbooks and workbooks, and incorporates the best of modern technology with a selection of online coursework. This year, there were three different competitive categories: Hotel Operations, Hospitality Project and the Knowledge Bowl.
Miami Beach Senior High School won first place in the overall competition. Miami Sunset Senior High School took home second place in the overall competition, with Winter Park High School placing third.
“The competition was fierce, but these students showed they were up for a challenge. Congratulations to all of our winners and participants who are passionate about the hospitality industry. We look forward to their continued success as they move forward with careers and educational opportunities. They are the future of Florida and we are thrilled to help train them as HTMP students right here in the Sunshine State,” said Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.
13th Annual HTMP Competition Winners
Overall
1st Place – Miami Beach Senior High School
Instructor: Patricia Gregory
2nd Place – Miami Sunset High School
Instructor: Milagros Perez
3rd Place – Winter Park High School
Instructor: Meg Pietkiewicz
Hotel Operations Competition
1st Place – Miami Beach Senior High School
Instructor: Patricia Gregory
Students: Serena Beze
Juliane Alvarado
Christopher Real
Leslie Mendoza
2nd Place – Winter Park High School
Instructor: Meg Pietkiewicz
Students: Madison Jordan
Carolina Allessandro
Rebecca Dickinson
Jack Griffin
3rd Place – Miami Sunset High School
Instructor: Milagros Perez
Students: Faith Snow
Tameria Benjamin
Yoan Hernandez
Luis Gonzalez
Hospitality Project Competition
1st Place – Miami Beach Senior High School
Instructor: Patricia Gregory
Students: Serena Beze
Juliane Alvarado
Christopher Real
Leslie Mendoza
2nd Place – Forest Hill High School
Instructor: Diana Sardina
Students: Lauren Laing
Jessica Arenson
Samantha Lampi
Brianna Veguez
3rd Place – Miami Sunset High School
Instructor: Milagros Perez
Students: Faith Snow
Tameria Benjamin
Yoan Hernandez
Luis Gonzalez
Knowledge Bowl Competition
1st Place – Miami Sunset High School
Instructor: Milagros Perez
Students: Faith Snow
Tameria Benjamin
Yoan Hernandez
Luis Gonzalez
2nd Place – Oakridge High School
Instructor: Joanne Goodman
Students: Niko Ellison
Laira Ceneus
Jacklyn Nepalis
Ashley Cruz
3rd Place – Miami Beach Senior High School
Instructor: Patricia Gregory
Students: Serena Beze
Juliane Alvarado
Christopher Real
Leslie Mendoza
HTMP Teacher of the Year
The HTMP Teacher of the Year is Joanne Goodman from Oak Ridge High School in Orlando.
Ms. Goodman started her career in hospitality while in high school with a dream to own her own ski resort in Colorado. She never owned her own resort, but she had a fabulous career with Marriott Hotels, where she was a manager for 22 years, and a General Manager for 13 of those 22. With Marriott, she worked in five states, in ten hotels, and for four different Marriott Brands. During her time with Marriott, Ms Goodman was recognized by the FRLAEF as an Industry Partner of the Year for her dedication to helping the Mid Florida Tech HTMP Program. She is the only person to have received a Pineapple Award as an Industry Participant AND as a teacher.
Ms. Goodman was able to retire from Marriott in 2010 and has been teaching for both Orange County and Valencia College as a hospitality management instructor ever since. Although her career with Marriott was extremely fulfilling, she has said consistently over these five years, that she has found her purpose.
As the HTMP instructor at Oak Ridge High School, Ms. Goodman is able to use her resources to assist the program. She has been able to successfully bring the industry into the classroom, and her students into the hospitality community. She is so thankful to Principal Dr. Bradshaw for allowing her the freedom to lead her program and bring in guest speakers, mentors, as well as supporting the many field trips, student job shadows and intern opportunities.
FRLAEF Scholarship Recipients
The FRLAEF awarded $44,000 in scholarships during the Salute to Excellence Awards on February 6, 2016 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando. Two HTMP students received a scholarship:
Serena Beze, Miami Beach Senior High School
Faith Snow, Miami Sunset Senior High School
Hospitality Excellence Awards
The Salute to Excellence Awards took place on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 6:30 PM at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando.
This award gives recognition to the top student in each Florida HTMP high school. HTMP teachers nominated students to receive this prestigious honor.
Forest Hill High School– Ana May
Miami Beach Senior High–Leslie Mendoza
Miami Sunset Senior High–Faith Snow
Mid Florida Tech–Frankie Winans
Oak Ridge High School–Jacklyn Nepalis
Winter Haven High School–Valerie Franco
WebstaurantStore Scholarship
WebstaurantStore, a leading online restaurant supply store, is offering an annual scholarship to all culinary arts and hospitality students. The winning applicant will receive $1,500 towards the cost of their education.
Attached is a flyer with a brief overview of the scholarship for your reference, but all of the application details an
d the 2016 essay question are available on our website at http://www.webstaurantstore.com/scholarship.
Application is due by June 15, 2016.
Contact Evan Mellott with any questions:
Evan Mellott | Community Outreach
e: emellott@webstaurantstore.com
Summer 2016 Yellowstone National Park Employment Opportunities
For a number of years Yellowstone has had success hiring ProStart students. Yellowstone National Park Lodges is operated by Xanterra Parks and Resorts and provides services for more than three million visitors who come to Yellowstone National Park each year. They have a multitude of positions within the Food and Beverage industry. Click here for information about their Culinary Apprentice program and Culinary and Hospitality Internship Program.
Along with offering the best backyard in the United States they also offer the following;
Room and Board: Housing is dormitory style and includes utilities, internet, and free laundry. Food is all you can eat/ 3 meals per day. Cost is based on hours work but will not exceed $206.05 per pay check.
Pay: Base wage is $8.75 per hour for entry level positions
Bonus: Applicants receive a $3.00 per day bonus at the completion of their agreement.
New this year starting in mid-September all employees will receive a $2.00 per hour bonus until mid-October.
Apprenticeship: For students pursuing the culinary field we also offer an apprenticeship program.
Transfer Program: Applicants wishing to pursue a career and benefits with Xanterra can request to transfer to one of their other parks or stay on in Yellowstone for their winter season.
When hired, applicants will receive detailed information about their first day of employment, where they arrive and what to expect. They do not pay for travel to Yellowstone but they do pick employees up in Bozeman, Montana if they are traveling by bus or airplane.
The application is available on line at www.yellowstonejobs.com.