At the Hospitality Training Academy (HTA), we train low-income and underserved populations to obtain employment in the hospitality and food service industry and to move up the career ladder to the middle class.
Our Programs
Hospitality / LAX Worker
Learn the basics of customer service and safe food handling for entry-level positions at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) including: server, host, cashier, fast food attendant, utility worker and busser. This is a great starting point for those interested in hospitality careers!
Learn MoreBarista
This course teaches the foundation and history of coffee making and barista techniques on our state-of-the-art barista machines. Participants will be ready for jobs at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and hotel properties across Los Angeles.
Learn MoreCulinary Apprenticeship
Become a certified Line Cook through our 7-week apprenticeship program, which offers quality classroom instruction from industry professionals, along with practical, hands on experience for culinary positions in a variety of kitchens at hotels, restaurants, and airport concessions.
Learn MoreRoom Attendant Apprenticeship
Become a certified Room Attendant through our 7-week apprenticeship program that prepares participants for housekeeping positions in upscale hotels throughout Los Angeles and Orange County.
Learn MoreVocational ESL
Learn American workplace culture, conversational ESL and technical skills for entry-level position at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as well as hotels. Students will receive assistance with resume writing and interview skills to help build their confidence to get a job.
Learn MoreBartender
Learn through a combination of instruction and practical, hands-on work. We will teach you how to properly prepare a variety of drinks while demonstrating excellent customer service and knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures.
Learn MoreTake a closer look of the Culinary Apprenticeship
Meet Kayla Wilson, Culinary Apprenticeship Success Story!
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Upcoming Info Sessions
LAX/Hospitality Worker and Barista Training
Barista, Server/Busser, Customer Service, ServSafe Food Handler Certificate, TiPs Safe Alcohol Service
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Info Session Dates:
Wednesday, November 27th @ 1:30 pm
Wednesday, December 4th @ 1:30 pm
Wednesday, December 11th @ 1:30 pm
Wednesday, December 18th @ 1:30 pm
Culinary/Line Cook 5-Week Apprenticeship Program
Training includes a combination of classroom instruction and practical hands-on work in a fully equipped training kitchen with distinguished Chef Instructors.
When? The Training runs from February 10 to April 3. Class meets Monday thru Friday, 8:30am – 2:30pm.
Interested? Join us for one of the upcoming info-sessions!
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Info Session Dates:
Wednesday, December 4 @ 12:00 pm
Tuesday, December 10 @ 4:30 pm
Wednesday, December 18 @ 5:00 pm
Tuesday, January 7 @ 3:00 pm
Thursday, January 9 @ 1:00 pm
Tuesday, January 14 @ 11:00 am
Room Attendant/Housekeeper 5-Week Apprenticeship Program
Students learn through a combination of instruction and practical, hands-on work in mock hotel rooms.
When? The Training runs from February 24 to March 27. Class meets Monday thru Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm.
Interested? Join us for one of the upcoming 2:30 pm info-sessions!
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Info Session Dates:
Wednesday, November 27 @ 2:30 pm
Wednesday, December 4 @ 2:30 pm
Wednesday, December 11 @ 2:30 pm
Wednesday, December 18 @ 2:30 pm
Wednesday, January 8 @ 2:30 pm
Wednesday, January 15 @ 2:30 pm
Wednesday, January 22 @ 2:30 pm
