That's where the Hospitality Training Institute comes in.
Most grads lack a college degree, with about half coming off welfare.
However, the institute's graduate placement rate is 85 percent - about 1,500 jobs over the last nine years. Candidates must have a high school diploma or pass an equivalency exam, and an entrance interview. Granted, most grads are placed in entry-level jobs, but there are opportunities for advancement. In fact, the institute provides scholarships for those who want to go on to college. He's now working at Poor Henry's on Liberty Street while studying culinary arts at Philadelphia Community College.