What’s Cookin’
What’s Cookin’ is HTA’s quarterly newsletter about the programs, people, and events at the center of our work to create life-changing training opportunities for underserved individuals throughout Southern California and Arizona. Every issue highlights the tremendous impact HTA is having on the lives of those experiencing homelessness, justice-involved clients, foster youth, veterans, and those from marginalized and vulnerable communities.
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What’s Cookin’ | Summer 2026
Welcome from the Executive Director
Welcome to What’s Cookin’ – HTA’s newsletter highlighting the programs, people, and partnerships at the heart of our work. Through deep relationships with employers, educators, and community-based organizations, we help people move from poverty to economic independence by opening pathways to life-changing careers in the hospitality and food service industry.
As our nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, we are reminded of the importance of opportunity, hard work, and community. At HTA, we believe meaningful careers can create lasting economic independence for individuals and families. Every day, we are proud to help people build new skills, open new doors, and take the next step toward brighter futures.
Thank you for being part of our community and supporting our mission to strengthen the hospitality industry – and the people who make it work.
ADINE FORMAN
Executive Director
Hospitality Training Academy
HTA Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week and our 2026 Class of Graduates!
We celebrated National Apprenticeship Week and our 2026 Registered Apprenticeship Graduation on the USC Campus, welcoming a full house of community leaders, HTA staff and instructors, family, and friends. We highlighted the transformative power of Registered Apprenticeships to provide economic opportunities for under-resourced people and build our hospitality workforce, and lifted up 50 new graduates of our Line Cook and Barista/Latte Artist programs as certified Apprentices.
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HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
HTA Staffs Up World-Class Sports & Entertainment Venues
HTA Staffs Up World-Class Sports & Entertainment Venues
It has been a busy season partnering with Legends Global to welcome thousands of jobseekers pursuing culinary and hospitality opportunities at some of Southern California’s premier sports and entertainment venues: SoFi Stadium, the state-of-the-art sports and entertainment complex in Inglewood; the waterfront destination Long Beach Amphitheater; the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum; and the open-air soccer and entertainment hub, BMO Stadium.
We’re proud to provide opportunities that offer career pathways to people across Los Angeles and help build our vibrant hospitality workforce. During these events, we served more than 3,000 jobseekers who brought incredible energy and determination as they pursued union hospitality jobs and long-term career pathways – and more than 2,000 participants received job offers.
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HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
HTA Executive Director Adine Forman Honored by the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy
HTA Executive Director
Adine Forman Honored by the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy
On May 6, HTA Executive Director Adine Forman was honored by the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) at their annual Women for a New Los Angeles luncheon. Adine was recognized for her deep commitment to advancing economic justice, elevating working conditions in the hospitality sector, and designing national best practices in workforce development across her 30-year career. She has been a driving force in creating pathways to economic mobility and opportunity for marginalized and vulnerable communities, and exemplifies the luncheon theme “Architects for Change.”
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
HTA Advocates for Support in Sacramento
HTA Advocates for Support in Sacramento
HTA made several trips to Sacramento to meet with legislators about our industry-leading workforce development training programs that provide life-changing career pathways to good union jobs with benefits. Together with our partners at Building Skills Partnership, we emphasized the need for continued investment in
high-road labor-management partnerships that lift up people from marginalized communities and strengthen our regional economy – especially as we build and train the hospitality workforce for the World Cup, Super Bowl, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games coming to Los Angeles. Thank you to all of the elected officials and staff who met with us, and for your support of our work!
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Meet Master Mentor: Chef Danny Harold
Meet Master Mentor:
Chef Danny Harold
HTA Culinary Instructor, Chef Danny Harold, has been in the culinary industry for over 35 years. Before joining the HTA, he was the Executive Chef at The Grill on the Alley and founder and owner of Harold Catering, where he served President Barack Obama, major entertainment studios and served as Bruce Springsteen’s private chef. Chef Harold has taught at the International Culinary School at the Art Institutes and is a member of the James Beard Foundation. Since 2017, Chef Harold has trained thousands of students and incumbent workers, mentored instructors, and helped grow HTA into a nationally recognized program.
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HTA Hosts Festive Community Buffet
HTA Hosts Festive Community Buffet
In advance of our formal graduation event, our Line Cook Registered Apprenticeship graduates prepared and served a delicious buffet luncheon for family, friends and special guests. It was a pleasure to welcome employers and community partners who joined us to help celebrate our graduates and engage in discussion about future opportunities for collaboration: Legends Global, Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, Goodwill Southern California, altPath, and Inspire Together. We loved introducing you to our inspiring students, instructors, and team, and we appreciate your partnership and support in building our hospitality workforce!
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
The New York Times highlighted the best food at Major League Baseball stadiums this season – including a host of great new dishes on the Dodger Stadium menu, thanks to our partners at Levy Restaurants. And many of them are prepared and served by our HTA graduates! The new offerings include: Chow Mein Burrito; Lunch Box Burger; Loco Moco Bowl; and the Fried Chicken Bucket. Read the New York Times roundup and Let’s Go Dodgers!
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HTA Visits The Sunshine State
HTA Offers SafeServ Classes on Food Safety
HTA Executive Director Adine Forman, Director of Food and Beverage Training Chef Mitchell Frieder, Deputy Director of Programs Adrineh Terantonians – and our smallest ambassador Chef Sunny – visited Miami! It was great to meet with UNITE HERE Local 355 and Hospitality Employees Advancement & Training to share insights to support their program expansion and to spend time with HEAT Executive Director Simone Maxwell and Local 355 President Wendi Walsh and Vice President Kandiz Lamb.
Employer Partner Spotlight: Legends Global
Employer Partner Spotlight: Legends Global
“We’ve worked with the HTA on many hiring events this year, to fill thousands of open positions at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum,
Long Beach Amphitheater and BMO Stadium. And the HTA has been an excellent partner, operating seamlessly as an extension of our team at these large-scale events. What stands out the most is the experience HTA brings to this important work – in advance planning and on-site – and the great energy of the team as the first point of contact with jobseekers. We are very thankful that the HTA is a resource and valuable partner in how we connect community members with hospitality career opportunities.”
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Student Success Spotlight: Tahei Moore, Line Cook Registered Apprentice
Student Success Spotlight: Tahei Moore, Line Cook Registered Apprentice
“Going through the HTA program was great. They gave me a lot of opportunities to better myself. As someone who was formerly incarcerated, there were a lot of hurdles I needed to jump through, and HTA was right there at every step to guide me. A lot of what I have accomplished in this part of my life, would not have been possible without this program. It changed my life. And now, working at UCLA Dining Services – a job I thought was off the table given my background – having a good job with benefits, healthcare and a pension is such a blessing.”
TAHEI MOORE
HTA Line Cook Registered Apprentice
What’s Cookin’ | Winter 2025
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A Message from Adine Forman, Executive Director
Welcome to What’s Cookin’ – HTA’s newsletter highlighting the programs, people, and partnerships at the heart of our work. Through deep relationships with employers, educators, and community-based organizations, we help people move from poverty to economic independence by opening pathways to life-changing careers in the hospitality and food service industry.
As we close out the year, we find ourselves reflecting with deep gratitude. This is a time to take stock and appreciate the power of community — the simple but essential act of showing up for one another. At HTA, we are proud of the work we do every day to help individuals build skills, confidence, and stability, and to support families and communities during moments that matter most. In 2025, we trained and placed more than 170 people into life-changing jobs—that includes 107 prep cooks, 43 line cooks, and 24 baristas.
Thank you for being part of the HTA community. Your partnership, generosity, and belief in our mission make this work possible. We wish you a warm and meaningful holiday season, and we look forward to continuing this important work together in the year ahead.
ADINE FORMAN
Executive Director
Hospitality Training Academy
FEATURED STORY
HTA Launches From Food Bank to Table: Recipes From the HTA Kitchen
Many families across our community continue to feel the strain of rising food costs and are turning to food banks and pantries for support. At HTA, we wanted to offer something practical and uplifting — tools that make it easier to prepare creative, budget-friendly meals. From Food Bank to Table: Recipes From the HTA Kitchen is a new bilingual video series featuring HTA chefs Mitchell Frieder, Danny Harold, and Paul Blanco. These short videos showcase simple, delicious recipes made with pantry staples commonly available through food banks — offering practical guidance for families cooking during challenging times. Watch and share the videos – English video series and Spanish video series. VIEW MORE PHOTOSFEATURED STORY
HTA Featured on CBS News
HTA Featured on CBS News
CBS News visited the HTA training kitchen – and their primetime news story aired six times during the week of Thanksgiving! CBS highlighted our Line Cook Apprenticeship program and featured Executive Director Adine Forman, Director of Food and Beverage Training Chef Mitchell Frieder, and father-daughter duo Marquis and Brielle Herring, and single mother Stephanie Ann Castillo, recent HTA Line Cook graduates embarking on their hospitality careers! Please watch and share this great spotlight on our mission-driven program to train people from underserved communities for great hospitality careers!
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HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
HTA Receives South Bay Workforce Investment Board Award
HTA Receives South Bay Workforce Investment Board Award
HTA received an Outstanding Achievement Award at the South Bay Workforce Investment Board’s 30th Annual Awards Ceremony. The recognition reflects our record of placing more than 95% of graduates from the Line Cook/Chef de Partie Apprenticeship Program into quality, career-track jobs. Thank you to SBWIB Executive Director Jan Vogel and the SBWIB team for their partnership in expanding career pathways for people from marginalized communities.
HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
HTA Joins the LA Chef Conference 2025
HTA Joins the LA Chef Conference 2025
The HTA was thrilled to attend the LA Chef Conference 2025 – an unforgettable gathering of chefs, restaurateurs, hospitality experts, industry pros, and food lovers. The panel conversations were insightful and inspiring – from integrating ecology into the menu, rethinking restaurants in the age of new tech and AI, understanding the business landscape, and expressing cultural identity through food to reinventing the bar scene. Thank you to the panelists & moderators, the chefs, restaurants, and purveyors for crafting creative and exceptional food and drinks, and to host Chef Neal Fraser and event producer Brad Metzger of Restaurant Solutions.
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FEATURED STORY
Meet Women of Workforce Leader: Adrineh Terantonians
Meet Women of Workforce Leader: Adrineh Terantonians
HTA Director of Workforce Systems Adrineh Terantonians has been at the forefront of workforce and career development for two decades. Before coming to the HTA in 2024, Adrineh designed and led workforce development initiatives for the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Rehabilitation, and the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services. Building on her personal journey as an immigrant, Adrineh has established herself as a national leader in the field, with a deep passion for serving the community and building a diverse workforce.
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Community Leaders + Partners Gather at HTA Training
Community Leaders + Partners Gather at HTA Training
We were delighted to welcome community leaders and partners to the HTA Kitchen, where they met our culinary instructors, staff, and the inspiring students in our Line Cook Registered Apprenticeship Program and Prep Cook Pre-Apprenticeship Program: Abigail Marquez, newly confirmed General Manager for the City of Los Angeles Community Investment for Families Department; Director Kelly LoBianco, and Isidro Villaneuva from the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity; Chef Victor Martinez and Executive Director Mark Harrison from the UNITE HERE Chicago Hospitality Institute; and Dream Resource Center Deputy Director George Chacon and Project Manager, Power at Workforce Development Gaby Gil de León from the UCLA Labor Center. Thank you for your collaboration and support!
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HTA Advocates for Women in Hospitality at Statewide Convening
HTA Advocates for Women in Hospitality at Statewide Convening
The HTA was proud to participate in the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls’ Statewide Convening to celebrate its 60th Anniversary! HTA spoke on the Women’s Economic Security Panel, and highlighted opportunities to achieve gender equity in the hospitality workforce, measures to increase safety and security in the workplace, and efforts to reach women from underserved and low-income communities and provide them with training and transformational career pathways. Thank you to Commission Executive Director Darcy Totten for convening this inspiring assembly and inviting us to the insightful program.
HTA NEWS
HTA Staffs Up World Class Intuit Dome
HTA Staffs Up World Class Intuit Dome
We’re proud to provide opportunities for career pathways to people across Los Angeles & help build our vibrant hospitality workforce. In partnership with Compass Levy and 310 Provisions, we welcomed hundreds of job seekers to fill culinary and hospitality positions at the Intuit Dome, the world-class sports arena and entertainment venue, and home of the LA Clippers.
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HTA NEWS
Welcome to HTA Chef Takes LA – and Our Newest Ambassador
Welcome to HTA Chef Takes LA – and Our Newest Ambassador
Welcome to “HTA Chef Takes LA,” where our newest ambassador – Chef Sunny - travels across Los Angeles and celebrates our vibrant communities and cultural gems. Chef Sunny joined us at the Intuit Dome for our latest job fairs, welcoming job seekers and supporting our efforts to get people hired for roles at this incredible sports & entertainment venue. Follow along Chef Sunny’s journey as we highlight the people, places, and moments that show how hospitality truly connects us. Where Hospitality Meets the Heart of LA.
HTA NEWS
Feast From the Middle East: Apprentices Upskill Their Craft
Feast From the Middle East: Apprentices Upskill Their Craft
Graduates of our Line Cook Registered Apprenticeship Program gather at the HTA Kitchen in Koreatown every month to expand their skills. In the Middle East Cuisine class, Apprentices explored Arab, Iranian, Israeli, Assyrian, Lebanese and Turkish recipes and prepared a trio of dips – Muhammara/Red Pepper Walnut Dip, Baba Ganoush and Hummus, Falafel, Dolmas/Stuffed Grape Leaves, Chicken Machboos, Simit Kebab/Ground Lamb Skewers with Bulgar, Ramadan Pide Bread and Baklava for dessert.
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HTA NEWS
HTA Instructors Inspire the Next Generation
HTA Instructors Inspire the Next Generation
HTA Culinary Instructor Rogelio Diaz joined a career panel at Garfield High School’s Pathways Apprenticeship Fair, moderated by the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO Deputy Director of Outreach and Civic Engagement Devin Ablard. Pathways is a new initiative from the Miguel Contreras Foundation and the Federation, which connects high school students to quality union careers.
Addressing the assembly of 150 high school students, Chef Rogelio shared his own trajectory, as a graduate of HTA’s Chef de Partie apprenticeship program, now serving as a Culinary Instructor – always mentoring and inspiring the next generation of cooks and chefs. HTA Outreach Manager Socrates represented the HTA at the Apprenticeship Fair, sharing information about our transformational training programs that offer career pathways to good union jobs. Onward!
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Student Success Spotlight: Stephanie Ann Castillo, Line Cook Registered Apprentice
Student Success Spotlight: Stephanie Ann Castillo, Line Cook Registered Apprentice
“Coming into this program, I didn’t expect to end up with a culinary family, on top of an amazing education. I found out about the HTA through Los Angeles County’s Welfare to Work Program, and the fact that it was free meant that there was an opportunity to help someone like me get ahead. As a single mother of a young daughter, learning to cook and starting a stable career with healthcare benefits will change our lives.”
STEPHANIE ANN CASTILLO
HTA Line Cook Registered Apprentice
What’s Cookin’ | Fall 2025
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A Message from Adine Forman, Executive Director
Welcome to What’s Cookin’ – HTA’s newsletter about the programs, people, and events at the heart of what we do. Through robust partnerships with employers, educators, and community organizations, we help people move from poverty to economic independence by opening pathways to life-changing careers in the hospitality and food service industry.
At HTA, we provide training that empowers people from all backgrounds to build life-changing careers in hospitality. As we observe National Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout October, we recognize the strength of survivors to take advantage of the transformative power of workforce training programs like ours. We are proud to create pathways of opportunity for individuals with diverse lived experiences and help them secure brighter, more stable futures.
Thank you for being part of our community and supporting our mission to strengthen the hospitality industry—and the people who make it work.
ADINE FORMAN
Executive Director
Hospitality Training Academy
FEATURED STORY
HTA to Serve Survivors of Domestic Violence and Foster Youth Through City of Los Angeles Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
HTA is proud to partner with the City of Los Angeles on its guaranteed income pilot program to serve survivors of domestic violence and foster youth. The Los Angeles City Council has allocated $2 million for the program, which will provide $1,000 per month for two years to survivors of intimate partner violence and to current or former foster youth aged 16-24. HTA will provide job training in tandem with the direct payments to serve this community. Thank you to the City of LA for supporting this innovative program. READ MORE FEATURED STORY
Community Leaders Gather at HTA Summer Open House Events
Community Leaders Gather at HTA Summer Open House Events
We were delighted to welcome community leaders to the HTA Kitchen, where they met our culinary instructors, staff, and the inspiring students in our Line Cook Registered Apprenticeship Program: Offices of LA County Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Hilda Solis; Santa Monica City Councilmember Natalya Zernitskaya; UFCW Western States Council President Mark Ramos; Santa Monica College Trustee Dr. Sion Roy; leadership from the City of Los Angeles Community Investment for Families Department, California Workforce Development Board, Alta Community, IKAR, Thai Community Development Center, and Coffee with a Cause. Thank you for joining us!
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HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
HTA and Marriott Mobilize Emergency Meals Program for Eaton Fire-Affected Community
HTA and Marriott Mobilize Emergency Meals Program for
Eaton Fire-Affected Community
HTA, in collaboration with Marriott International, mobilized a 10-week Emergency Meals Program between April and July for Pasadena and Altadena community members experiencing long-term displacement and economic impact from the Eaton Fire. With support from American Express, HTA and Marriott staff prepared and distributed over 10,000 meals to community members at weekly drive-thru pick-up events at the Pasadena Church East Campus, and delivered 1,800 meals to faculty and staff at five schools in the Pasadena Unified School District - Alma Fuerte Public School, Aveson Global Leadership Academy (AGLA), Aveson School of Leaders (ASL), Don Benito Fundamental School and Pasadena Rosebud Academy.
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HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
A Taste of Thai: Apprentices Upskill Their Craft
A Taste of Thai: Apprentices Upskill Their Craft
HTA is invested in the long-term success of our alumni. Every month, graduates of our Line Cook Registered Apprenticeship Program gather at the HTA Kitchen in Koreatown to expand their skills. In our recent Thai cuisine class, Apprentices prepared an array of specialties including Pad Thai, Thom Kha Gai (sour coconut and galangal soup with chicken), Pad Ke Mao Gai (drunken noodles with chicken) and Som Tum (green papaya salad). Yum!
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HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
HTA Awarded Los Angeles County Grant to Meet Growing Demand for Hospitality Workers
HTA Awarded Los Angeles County Grant to Meet Growing Demand for Hospitality Workers
HTA is proud to be a grant recipient of the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity’s High Road Training Partnerships (HRTP) Fund, which supports innovative workforce training models developed through partnerships between worker-centered organizations and employers to advance equity, sustainability, and job quality. This $1 million award will fund Culinary Pathways: A High Road to Opportunity, a partnership between HTA and UNITE HERE Local 11, and will strengthen our best-in-class training programs to meet the rising demand for skilled Line Cooks, Bartenders, Baristas, and Prep Cooks across the hospitality, tourism, and food service industries—sectors poised for growth with the 2026 World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.
HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Congresswoman Laura Friedman Visits the HTA Kitchen
Congresswoman Laura Friedman Visits the HTA Kitchen
It was a pleasure to welcome Representative Laura Friedman to the HTA Kitchen and introduce her to our inspiring culinary students, exceptional instructors, and staff, and thank the Congresswoman for her leadership. Students in our Prep Cook English Language Learner (ELL) class from Cuba, El Salvador, Mexico, Peru, Spain, and beyond, and alumni from our Line Cook Registered Apprenticeship Program shared their stories about coming to the HTA, mastering classic culinary techniques, fielding job offers, and how our program is transforming their lives.
“I had a blast at the HTA, chopping in the kitchen and spending time with the program’s inspiring students, who are taking advantage of this opportunity and getting on a path to an amazing career. The HTA plays an important role in our community, providing high-quality training and helping so many people from diverse backgrounds get good jobs with union membership and benefits. I’m in Washington, DC every day fighting for workers, families, and our immigrant community, so know that you are not alone and I am in your corner.” – Congresswoman Laura Friedman
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FEATURED STORY
HTA Staffs Up World Class Intuit Dome
HTA Staffs Up World Class Intuit Dome
We’re proud to provide opportunities for career pathways to people across Los Angeles and help build our vibrant hospitality workforce. In partnership with Compass Levy and 310 Provisions, we welcomed over 350 job seekers to fill culinary and hospitality positions at the Intuit Dome, a world-class sports arena and entertainment venue, and home of the LA Clippers. Thanks to the media from across Southern California for spreading the word!
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HTA Offers SafeServ Classes on Food Safety
HTA Offers SafeServ Classes on Food Safety
At HTA, food safety is central to our training programs. Every day, we teach responsible practices that underscore the critical role food operators play in protecting public health. To support this effort, HTA offers the ServSafe California Food Handler Class and Certification Exam—required for all food-handling workers in California—which equips students with the knowledge and skills to safely prepare and serve food, reducing the risk of foodborne illness. This one-day class is offered free of charge to all contributing employers. For more information, contact Greg Krentzman, HTA Business Solutions Manager at .
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HTA Participates in LA County Federation of Labor Training
HTA Participates in LA County Federation of Labor Training
HTA was proud to participate in the empowering Non-Violent Direct Action Training at the Los Angeles Convention Center, hosted by the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO (Labor Fed). We joined 1500+ union members, elected leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass, LA City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez, advocates, and activists, in standing up for our communities. Special thanks to the Federation for organizing this powerful gathering and to HTA Board Chair Susan Minato for her leadership in making it possible.
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HTA NEWS
HTA Expands Culinary Training Program with Launch of New York City Culinary Education Center
HTA Expands Culinary Training Program with Launch of New York City Culinary Education Center
In 2023, HTA received a Critical Sectors Job Quality Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand our program in key hospitality markets nationwide, including New York/New Jersey —sectors crucial to economic growth, post-pandemic recovery, homelessness prevention, and providing low-income, marginalized individuals with good union jobs offering living wages and benefits. In July, HTA subgrantee, the Culinary Education Center, opened its doors in the Bronx and launched its first Line Cook Registered Apprenticeship Program. Congratulations to our colleagues in New York City and to the first cohort of students experiencing this transformational opportunity!
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Student Success Spotlight: Cristina Oviedo, Line Cook Registered Apprentice
Student Success Spotlight: Cristina Oviedo, Line Cook Registered Apprentice
An immigrant from Honduras, Cristina was one of more than two thousand workers displaced by the closure of the 2022 Farmer John meatpacking plant in Vernon. She and her daughter Genesis, graduated from HTA’s Spanish Line Cook Registered Apprenticeship Program and were hired at USC – together! “Thank God I got this training and found the HTA. I have a better-paying job, better benefits, and the HTA helped me find employment at USC. All of the instructors and my classmates have been so helpful, and I am very happy to be cooking as my job.”
CRISTINA OVIEDO
HTA Line Cook Registered Apprentice and Culinary Specialist at USC
Employer Partner Spotlight: University of Southern California
Employer Partner Spotlight: University of Southern California
“USC has partnered with HTA for many years, and the university benefits enormously from the talent, skills and creativity that the culinary specialists we hire bring to the campus and our students. Not only do the program’s graduates come with a great foundational culinary skill set, but they are also eager to learn and excited to enter the hospitality field. Chef Mitchell Frieder and his talented team run a first-rate training program, and USC and the hospitality industry in LA greatly benefit from the culinary talent they produce.”
DAN STIMMLER
Vice President for Auxiliary Services, University of Southern California, and Chief Operating Officer, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Community Partner Spotlight: Goodwill Southern California
Community Partner Spotlight: Goodwill Southern California
“HTA is a visionary workforce leader that knows investing in the future means investing in people. Their ability to unite partners, deliver innovative training, and strengthen LA’s economy sets a national example. At Goodwill Southern California, we’re proud to partner with HTA by referring participants with barriers to employment—including opportunity youth, veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, people with disabilities, and those who are formerly incarcerated. Together, we’re creating real pathways into the high-growth hospitality sector.”
JORGE MARQUES
Chief Impact Officer, Goodwill Southern California
What’s Cookin’ | Summer 2025
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Welcome from the Executive Director
Welcome to What’s Cookin’ – HTA’s newsletter about the programs, people, and events at the heart of what we do. Through robust partnerships with employers, educators, and community organizations, we help people move from poverty to economic independence by opening pathways to life-changing careers in the hospitality and food service industry.
As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, we’re reminded of the richness of our nation’s diversity—and of the belief that everyone deserves the freedom to dream and the opportunity to achieve. I’m grateful for the work we do each day to create pathways of opportunity for individuals from all backgrounds and to help make the American Dream a reality.
Thank you for being part of our community and supporting our mission to strengthen the hospitality industry—and the people who make it work.
ADINE FORMAN
Executive Director
Hospitality Training Academy
FEATURED STORY
County of Los Angeles and HTA Celebrate National Apprenticeship Day
County of Los Angeles and HTA Celebrate National Apprenticeship Day
In honor of National Apprenticeship Day, the HTA, Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), and LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell hosted a special event honoring HTA’s Line Cook Registered Apprenticeship graduates, who have completed approximately 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and are now fully certified Line Cook Apprentices. We celebrated the transformational power of Registered Apprenticeships to provide economic opportunities for underserved communities and build our hospitality workforce. Family and friends of the graduates joined the festive gathering, as well as valued employer partners from USC, CREWS of California at LAX, HMS Host, The Sheraton Grand Hotel, and Concord Collective.
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Meet Culinary Captain: Chef Mitchell Frieder
Meet Culinary Captain: Chef Mitchell Frieder
Chef Mitchell Frieder, Director of Food and Beverage Training, has been at the cutting edge of culinary education for over twenty years, and is one of only two recognized subject matter experts in Culinary by the U.S. Department of Labor. Before joining the HTA, he was a Chef Instructor at the International Culinary School at the Art Institute, Le Cordon Bleu, and Le Gourmet Culinary. Since 2015, Chef Mitchell has designed our nationally recognized curricula, trained thousands of students and incumbent workers, mentored our team of instructors, and built strong partnerships with employers.
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HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
HTA Featured in LA Food Policy Council/State of Good Food Report
HTA Featured in LA Food Policy Council/State of Good Food Report
The Los Angeles Food Policy Council released The State of Good Food in Los Angeles: A Decade in Review—a report providing data-driven insights into the health, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability of our food ecosystem across Los Angeles. The HTA contributed to this high-impact report, sharing our perspectives on a Fair Food System that values everyone involved—from farm workers and grocery store employees to the cooks and hospitality workers who prepare and serve our food. Read our commentary: Building Stability by Building Careers: How the Hospitality Training Academy Contributes to Economic Mobility in LA.
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HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Pasta Delizioso to Vegan Delights: Apprentices Upskill Their Craft
Pasta Delizioso to Vegan Delights: Apprentices Upskill Their Craft
We are invested in the long-term success of our alumni. Graduates of our Line Cook Registered Apprenticeship Program gather at the HTA Kitchen in Koreatown every month to expand their skills. In our Pasta Making Class, apprentices hand-crafted pasta dough and mastered the techniques to produce fettuccini, cavatelli, tortellini, and an array of delectable sauces. And in our Vegan Cuisine Class, they learned to prepare vegan sausage, green goddess dressing, turmeric, tahini, and more!
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FEATURED STORY
HTA Hosts Breaking Barriers Grantee Roundtable
HTA Hosts Breaking Barriers Grantee Roundtable
HTA is proud to be a recipient of the Breaking Barriers to Employment grant from the Foundation for California Community Colleges and the California Workforce Development Board. We recently had the honor of hosting a roundtable at HTA headquarters with fellow grantees, sharing ideas and learning from one another. This initiative supports innovative strategies to address racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in the labor market. Through our POWER partnership, we uplift individuals facing systemic barriers to employment, including formerly incarcerated individuals, survivors of domestic and community violence, immigrants, English language learners, adults over 50 seeking retraining, and women entering nontraditional fields.
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StoryCorps/Library of Congress Archives Highlight HTA COVID Meal Program
StoryCorps/Library of Congress Archives Highlight HTA COVID Meal Program
During the pandemic, HTA partnered with UNITE HERE Local 11, leading hospitality employers, and local government to produce and deliver 4.8 million meals to more than 10,000 seniors and unhoused individuals across LA County, while also providing over 1,100 jobs for UNITE HERE Local 11 members and delivery drivers. This initiative is now featured in StoryCorps’ COVID-19 American History Project, with two interviews entered into the StoryCorps and Library of Congress archives. Listen to conversations with Javier Cano, Area General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles and J.W. Marriott Los Angeles LA LIVE Listen here and Mitchell Frieder, HTA Director of Food and Beverage Training Listen here
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Presenting Employer-Led Workforce Strategies at WORKCON
Presenting Employer-Led Workforce Strategies at WORKCON
In May, HTA participated in WORKCON 2025—Strength in Change: Resilience for the Future, the California Workforce Association’s annual conference for workforce practitioners. We presented a workshop on Employer-Led Workforce Strategies: Strengthening Partnerships for Equitable Growth, highlighting HTA’s approach to building effective employer partnerships. WORKCON showcased innovative programs and collaborations led by Workforce Development Boards, community-based organizations, educational institutions, WIOA partners, and others committed to advancing equity and opportunity in underserved communities.
GRANT NEWS
HTA Awarded State of California Grant to Connect Opportunity Youth with Apprenticeships
HTA Awarded State of California Grant to Connect Opportunity Youth with Apprenticeships
HTA is proud to be a recipient of a new California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship (COYA) grant from the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS). This $570,000 award will strengthen HTA’s best-in-class Registered Apprenticeship Programs for Line Cooks and Barista/Latte Artists—providing opportunity youth, often disconnected from school or work, with a clear pathway to upward mobility and higher wages. At the same time, the program helps close equity gaps across the state. This investment supports Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Career Education by expanding youth apprenticeships, enhancing high school-to-career pathways, strengthening workforce training, and deepening regional partnerships in local communities.
Java Journeys Begin at the HTA Barista Lab
Java Journeys Begin at the HTA Barista Lab
HTA’s Barista/Latte Artist Apprenticeship Program—the first of its kind in the country—helps to brew careers, one cup at a time. We hosted our first community open houses, welcoming community-based organizations, faith-based, business leaders, and elected officials to hear from our instructors and students about the program and their experience. And our guests were treated to custom drinks at the HTA Mock Café, where our students practice taking orders, mastering pour-over techniques, and perfecting latte art. Know someone interested in learning to be a Barista or Latte Artist? Apply here
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Student Success Spotlight: Chris Hicks, Line Cook Registered Apprentice
Student Success Spotlight: Chris Hicks, Line Cook Registered Apprentice
“Where I grew up, the options felt limited; and I made choices that led me to serve eight years in prison. When I got parole, I promised myself I would find a new path. Thanks to the GEO Reentry Program, I found HTA—and everything changed. I found hope and people who believed in me, and I graduated from the HTA Program. The HTA helped place me as a Culinary Specialist at USC. I have freedom. I learned great technical culinary skills. I have a future. It wasn’t easy. There were days I wanted to quit, but I kept going because I knew it would make my grandma proud. Today, I’m blessed by the second chance I was given and proud of the life I’ve built.”
CHRIS HICKS
HTA Line Cook Registered Apprentice and Culinary Specialist at USC
Employer Partner Spotlight: Marriott International
Employer Partner Spotlight: Marriott International
“It’s challenging to find skilled candidates to hire, which is why our unique partnership with the HTA has been so valuable. I take great pride in saying that more than half of my kitchen staff are HTA graduates. They are more than just cooks; they are true chefs. They understand that wearing the white uniform means being a leader in our industry. They’ve been trained to love what we do—it’s not just another job. Thank you to the HTA for consistently training amazing students who are excelling at the top of their game.”
CHEF PAOLO BUFFA
Executive Chef, Sheraton Grand Los Angeles
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Community Partner Spotlight: Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
Community Partner Spotlight: Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
“What compels me about the HTA is that it takes the concept of providing access to people who need an opportunity, ensures they have the right skills, credentials, and access to employers who offer good wages, and supports them through the entire continuum. Every time I meet a student who has gone through the HTA program, they speak so highly about the experience, the instructors, and their job readiness, and employers corroborate the skills and caliber of your graduates. Our Department and the County want to expand investment in registered apprenticeship programs as great career pathways, and so I appreciate not only HTA’s work, but its value as a model for what other high-road training partnerships could look like.”
KELLY LOBIANCO
Director, Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
What’s Cookin’ | March 2025
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Welcome from the Executive Director
Welcome to What’s Cookin’ – HTA’s newsletter about the programs, people, and events at the heart of what we do. Through strong partnerships with employers, educators, and community organizations, we move vulnerable individuals from poverty to economic independence by opening pathways to life-changing careers in the hospitality industry.
March is Women’s History Month, and we want to recognize the women apprentices, staff, and partners who support and shape our work. I’m inspired by the amazing women who come through our doors and take the opportunity to enrich their careers and the livelihood of their families. We take this moment to recognize the past history makers and celebrate the changemakers of tomorrow.
Thank you for being part of our community and supporting our mission to strengthen the hospitality industry—and the people who make it work.
ADINE FORMAN
Executive Director, Hospitality Training Academy (HTA)
FEATURED STORY
Meet Barista Boss: Missy Mayhugh
Meet Barista Boss: Missy Mayhugh
Lead HTA Barista Instructor Missy Mayhugh doesn’t know what she would do without coffee. She started working in cafes more than 20 years ago and has advanced her career in the industry as a barista, manager, consultant, and Specialty Coffee Association-certified trainer. An award-winning coffee mixologist and latte artist, Missy now serves as a Head Judge for the U.S. Barista Championships, “the U.S. Open for barista competitions,” and contributes to the Competitions Working Group, advancing training and standards for the industry. READ MORE
HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Training Support for Impacted Workers
Training Support for Impacted Workers
As Southern California embarks on the long road to recovery from the wildfires, we share our gratitude for the emergency personnel who kept us safe, and our support for friends, neighbors, and colleagues impacted by this disaster. Beyond those who lost their homes, many domestic workers, service workers, and restaurant workers have also lost their jobs. Our free training and apprenticeship programs offer a pathway to new skills and life-changing careers with family-sustaining wages and benefits.
If you know someone who has lost their job due to the fires and is looking for retraining opportunities in the hospitality sector, please reach out to .
HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Java Journeys Begin at the HTA Barista Lab
Java Journeys Begin at the HTA Barista Lab
Starting a career in coffee can be challenging, but HTA’s Barista/Latte Artist Apprenticeship Program—the first of its kind in the country—is helping to brew careers, one cup at a time. To hone their craft, our students run Mock Cafés, where they practice taking orders, mastering pour-over techniques, and perfecting latte art. From lavender and cinnamon lattes to white mochas with fresh whipped cream, they’re learning to create custom drinks with precision and flair.
Every day, our coffeehouse pros-in-training sharpen the speed, efficiency, and expertise needed to thrive in their caffeinated careers.
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Employer Partner Spotlight: Compass-Levy Restaurants
Employer Partner Spotlight: Compass-Levy Restaurants
“We’ve been working with the HTA for more than 10 years, since we first collaborated on a culinary training program to upskill our employees at Dodger Stadium. When we partner with the HTA on large job fairs, the number of people who show up grows exponentially, and we attract a more diverse talent pool, thanks to HTA’s tremendous outreach into the communities we serve. Also, the baseline caliber of potential employees is higher when we work together, drawing people who are more knowledgeable and prepared for the job world. The HTA staff are an impressive motivating presence and resource to build our workforce; and as the first point of interaction for people at our hiring fairs, the HTA relationship has greatly enhanced ‘the Levy experience’ for everyone.”
RHIANNON COVEY
Regional Director of Human Resources, Levy Restaurants (Dodger Stadium; Intuit Dome; Crypto.com Arena; Kia Forum; Dignity Health Sports Park; Los Angeles Convention Center)
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Community Partner Spotlight: Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
Community Partner Spotlight: Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
“Neighborhood Legal Services sees the law as a powerful tool to unravel disparities that have resulted from injustice, systemic racism and institutionalized inequality. Our collaboration with the HTA is one of the most effective partnerships we have developed to bridge the gap between job training and legal services. Information is power; and in providing HTA students with free hands-on support, case management, legal services and resources around legal issues, public benefits and housing rights, we play a pivotal role in removing barriers that could impact their training experience and future livelihood. Working together, we are transforming the lives of HTA trainees so they can successfully gain employment and advance on the path to economic stability.”
YVONNE MARIAJIMENEZ
President & CEO, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
FEATURED STORY
Let’s Roll: Apprentices Hone the Art of Sushi-Making
Let’s Roll: Apprentices Hone the Art of Sushi-Making
HTA is invested in the long-term success of our students. Two dozen graduates of our Line Cook Registered Apprenticeship Program assembled at the HTA Kitchen in Koreatown to learn the art of sushi-making. They put on tenegui headbands and learned to prepare an array of sushi, cut rolls, hand rolls and authentic sushi rice, and mastered the techniques that produce the raw fish creations. Everyone went home with their own sushi-making kit to hone their craft.
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HTA SPOTLIGHT
HTA: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
HTA: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
“It is no secret; just how transformative a union job can be in interrupting generational cycles of poverty. We must address the structural issues impacting working people in our communities. And we must come together to make meaningful changes to address poverty and homelessness head-on. The HTA is a vital institution and its apprenticeship programs are key in the fight to abolish poverty in Los Angeles.”
YVONNE WHEELER
President, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor
HTA SPOTLIGHT
Student Success Spotlight: Freticia Johnson
Student Success Spotlight: Freticia Johnson
“What I loved about going through the HTA experience is the support they provided all the way around. That meant financial support because the classes are free and HTA provides the tools, knives, and uniforms we need. They also gave emotional and mental health support to people who may be facing personal or community issues. The HTA made us feel like a family and the team continues to do that throughout my career; I appreciate that I can always lean on the HTA.”
FRETICIA JOHNSON
HTA Line Cook Registered Apprenticeship Program graduate and Chef at the Club Lounge, Sheraton Grand Los Angeles
What’s Cookin’ | December 2024
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Welcome from the Executive Director
Welcome to What’s Cookin’ – HTA’s newsletter on the programs, people and events at the center of our work. It has been a busy year and we are proud of the work we have done to create life-changing training opportunities for underserved individuals throughout Southern California and Arizona. Together with our numerous employer, community and education partners, we are making a tremendous impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness, and clients that are justice-involved, foster youth, veterans and those coming from marginalized communities. We thank you for your current partnership with the HTA and anticipate an even busier 2025!
ADINE FORMAN
Executive Director, Hospitality Training Academy (HTA)
FEATURED STORY
Knives Out—HTA Students in the Kitchen
Knives Out—HTA Students in the Kitchen (photos)
With hands-on guidance from world class instructors, our burgeoning Prep Cooks and Line Cooks hone their craft in our professional training kitchen. From precision knife skills and high-level cooking techniques to banquet presentation and recipe development to sushi-making and mastering cuisines from around the world – our students learn to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. As a result, HTA’s programs produce graduates who are job-ready for the culinary and hospitality workforce. VIEW MORE PHOTOS
HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
HTA Hosts California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas at Community Buffet
HTA Hosts California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas at Community Buffet
In March, we welcomed government, employer, workforce development, labor and community partners to our Koreatown kitchen for our Spring Community Buffet. We were joined by Speaker of the California Assembly Robert Rivas, Assemblymembers Rick Chavez Zbur and Lisa Calderon, employer representatives from USC, The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott at LA Live, Disneyland, Levy and CREWS at LAX, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, and UNITE HERE Local 11, among many others. Our Line Cook apprentices prepared a delicious feast and we recognized many recent graduates who now work in leading kitchens throughout Greater Los Angeles.
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HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
HTA Featured in CalMatters and PBS
HTA Featured in CalMatters and PBS
In the spring, CalMatters profiled the HTA as an example of how High Road Training Partnerships are getting Californians trained and placed into life-changing jobs. Read the CalMatters feature story and watch the PBS SoCal Matters segment to learn more about the impact of our work.
HTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Los Angeles Business Journal Names HTA Nonprofit of the Year Finalist
Los Angeles Business Journal Names HTA Nonprofit of the Year Finalist
In May, the HTA was proud to be named a finalist for Nonprofit of the Year at the Los Angeles Business Journal Corporate Citizenship & Nonprofit Awards. We appreciate the recognition for our dedication to building pathways to good jobs in the hospitality sector and creating a diverse and ready-to-succeed workforce pipeline. Congratulations to the class of 2024 nominees and winners! Read the nominee recap.
HTA Staffs Up New World Class Intuit Dome
HTA Staffs Up New World Class Intuit Dome
Over five job fairs, HTA helped fill more than 800 open positions at Intuit Dome – Inglewood’s newest world-class sports arena and entertainment venue, and new home of the LA Clippers. HTA and UNITE HERE Local 11, in partnership with Levy/310 Provisions and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, connected jobseekers from across Southern California to jobs as lead cooks and prep cooks, premium/concessions barbacks, stand leads and bar leads, dispatchers, concession supervisors and dishwashers. Thanks to media from across Southern California for spreading the word!
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Java Journeys Begin at State-of-the-Art Barista Lab
Java Journeys Begin at State-of-the-Art Barista Lab
We’re brewing careers...one cup at a time! In September, we hosted an open house at our new headquarters and state-of-the-art barista lab in downtown Los Angeles. We kicked off our new Barista/Latte Artist Registered Apprenticeship Program, spotlighted recent program graduates, and shared about opportunities for youth in the hospitality sector. We are grateful to the US Department of Labor and the State of California Division of Apprenticeship Standards for registering our program and for their continuing support.
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Honoring Workforce Leader Gregg Irish
Honoring Workforce Leader Gregg Irish
This spring, Gregg Irish retired as Executive Director of the City of Los Angeles’ Workforce Development Board. HTA was proud to honor Gregg for his exceptional leadership, advocacy for those most in need, and decades of service to the City of Los Angeles and the workforce development system. The tribute to self-proclaimed “workforce evangelist” Irish included honors from Assemblymember Mike Fong, Senator Ben Allen, LA County Department of Economic Opportunity Director Kelly LoBianco, City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board Chair Charlie Woo, former LA City Council member Jan Perry, Larry Frank, UNITE HERE Local 11 Co-President and HTA Board Chair Susan Minato, and HTA Executive Director Adine Forman.
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
HTA Sponsors New California Alcohol Tasting Law
HTA Sponsors New California Alcohol Tasting Law
In September, Governor Newsom signed AB 2378 into law! Authored by Assemblymember Lisa Calderon and sponsored by the HTA, the new law will allow us to start our first bartender cohort. The law allows participants in a registered bartending apprenticeship program to taste, in very small amounts, an alcoholic beverage for educational purposes. Taste-testing their creations in class is an essential part of learning the bartending craft and will help us equip bartenders and mixologists with the skills they need to excel with our hotel, event and sport venues and airport partners.
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
HTA Alumni Celebrate our World Series Champs at Dodger Stadium
HTA Alumni Celebrate our World Series Champs at Dodger Stadium
Over the last decade, HTA has placed more than 200 graduates into good union jobs at Dodger Stadium…and our alumni working at the Stadium celebrated our hometown heroes every night of the World Series in October! We even had an epic UNITE HERE Local 11 (LA) vs. UNITE HERE Local 100 (NY) bet going – and LA scored big. Go Blue!
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FEATURED STORY
LA City Council and HTA Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
LA City Council and HTA Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
In honor of the 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week, the Los Angeles City Council recognized the HTA and proclaimed the week of November 17-23, 2024 – National Apprenticeship Week, celebrating the theme “Expanding Registered Apprenticeship to Underserved Populations.” HTA hosted a reception for almost forty graduates of the Line Cook Registered Apprenticeship Program and presented certificates with leaders from the US Department of Labor, Los Angeles County Department of Economic Development, State of California Division of Apprenticeship Standards, Los Angeles Unified School District, UNITE HERE Local 11 and employer representatives from USC, Legends at SOFI, Hyatt Regency LAX, and CREWS at LAX.
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HTA SPOTLIGHT
Student Success Spotlight: Genesis Oviedo Medina
Student Success Spotlight: Genesis Oviedo Medina
“Before I came to the HTA, I had just graduated from high school and was unsure about my future. When the Farmer John’s plant closed and my mom Cristina lost her job, we discovered the HTA at a Good Jobs Fair and applied together to the Spanish Line Cook class – and we were both accepted! The HTA taught me how to cook professionally and for free. Every day was a new challenge, and the instructors helped me move forward and achieve my goals. Training and working with my mom at USC has been a gift. If someone is thinking about applying to the HTA, I say: do it. I’m very glad I took this opportunity.”
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HTA SPOTLIGHT
Employer Partner Spotlight: The Ritz-Carlton/J.W. Marriott
Employer Partner Spotlight: The Ritz-Carlton/J.W. Marriott
“We have been working with the HTA since its inception, almost 12 years ago, and have come to depend on the HTA to provide highly skilled staff, many of them cooks who have a solid foundation of classical culinary technique from their best-in-class training. Through our partnership with the HTA, I’m proud we continue to provide second chances and often transformational career opportunities to so many deserving workers who have overcome a lot in their lives – and are now thriving. And I’m grateful for this pipeline which helps us diversify our staff to reflect the spirit and culture of Los Angeles.”
JAVIER CANO
Area General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Los
Angeles and J.W. Marriott Los Angeles LA Live
