Mid-State Technical College Hospitality Management students recently earned industry-recognized certifications on the path to their associate degree. The certifications are part of the National Restaurant Association ManageFirst program, which allows program participants to receive industry-respected training that prepares them to confidently lead in the high-demand hospitality industry.
The local recipient and their earned certificates are as follows:
Jaci Brandl, Almond: ManageFirst Certification in Hospitality Marketing
The ManageFirst program teaches practical competencies needed to face real-world challenges in the industry, including interpersonal communication, ethics, accounting skills and more. Upon completing the training and successfully passing the certification exams and providing documented industry experience to the National Restaurant Association the students earn the ManageFirst Professional Credential (MFP).
The ManageFirst (MFP) credential recognizes students as having the academic and practical knowledge they need to succeed in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industries. To earn the MFP credential, students must pass four Core Credential exams and one Elective exam (all of which are offered as part of the Mid-State Technical College Hospitality Management program) as well as provide documentation for 800 hours of unpaid or paid industry work experience (some of which can be earned through the Mid-State’s Hospitality Management program internship courses).
Learn more about Mid-State’s Hospitality Management program and new Culinary Arts program at mstc.edu/programs.
