The Vendor is required to provide the hospitality career secondary education grant program was established to accelerate growth and improve the development of hospitality education programs for state citizens.
- The program aims to increase access to postsecondary education, enhance workforce readiness, and strengthen career transitions within the hospitality industry.
- Ensure the successful implementation of hospitality secondary education programs that are approved by the college system office overseeing high school career and technical education programs.
- Assist secondary education programs in establishing structured curricula.
- Offer industry-validated certificates to students upon successful completion.
- Provide students the opportunity to work in the hospitality industry and earn wages while participating in the program.
- Provide career- and college-readiness training
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Pre-Bid Conference Date: May 23, 2025