HBA programs get down to business to help you move from a paid high-school internship into a college hospitality program and on to management positions in restaurants and hotels. And most importantly, your class work is combined with a practical and lively paid internship, with mentoring by an enthusiastic hospitality pro. To succeed, you'll need good work habits, a positive attitude and lots of people skills, but you'll be rewarded with nearly limitless career opportunities. Many university hospitality programs accept HBA courses for college credit, knowing that HBA graduates have completed an approved curriculum and meet high standards of excellence. By 2005, this certificate will be issued nationwide.
Many more scholarships are available from other industry sources.
The HBA provides high schools with industry-developed hospitality courses that combine approved practical class work with paid mentored internships. I've had a great experience. I'm improving both my culinary skills and my people skills. Scott is a great mentor. He really shows you the ropes.