What We Do

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What We Do 〰️

EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM

EXPERIENTIAL AND HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WHICH ENSURE THAT GRADUATES HAVE STRONG MENTORS WHILE ENTERING THE WORKFORCE.

HOSPITALITY PARTNERSHIPS

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH HOTELS AND BARS GROUPS AS PASSIONATE AND PROFESSIONAL WITH THEIR CORE COMPETENCIES AND VALUES AS TURNING-TABLES.

EXPANDING CAREER PATHS

PREPARING PARTICIPANTS FOR LONGEVITY WITHIN THE INDUSTRY AND PROVIDING PATHWAYS THROUGH THE 3-TIER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.

EVENTS MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS

HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR COHORT MEMBERS TO WORK IN EVENTS.

CONSULTING

ASSESSING HOSPITALITY ORGANIZATION NEEDS AND DEVELOPING RESOURCES THAT HOSPITALITY ORGANIZATIONS DON'T OFTEN HAVE.

 
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“It’s all about equity! We need to invest more in the success of our communities

and look for talent in places that we normally would not look to cultivate and mold it.“

-Touré Folkes, Program Director

The Experience.

Turning Tables provides both inexperienced and rising Black and Brown hospitality professionals with culturally responsive education, training, mentorship, and resources necessary to access real opportunity. Throughout the program, we surround our students with a diverse and committed community of support that empowers them to understand their worth and chart a revolutionary new path for themselves.