Los Angeles Retail, Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary, and Fashion Initiative (Phase Two)
The Los Angeles Retail, Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary, and Fashion project (LA RHTCF) expands workforce development efforts in the Retail, Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary, and Fashion industries by creating industry-aligned certifications, including the First-Time Manager Certificate and Regional Travel and Tourism Certificate. Through enhanced curricula, work-based learning, and collaboration with colleges and industry leaders, the program equips underrepresented workers with the skills needed to advance into managerial roles, fostering career growth and economic resilience.
P2 LA RHTCF Initiative
College Partners
Supporting Partner
Purpose
The P2 LA RHTCF Initiative builds on the progress of its initial phase, addressing workforce gaps in the Retail, Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary, and Fashion sectors. This phase focuses on enhancing industry-aligned training, creating new certification opportunities, and strengthening collaboration between colleges and industry stakeholders. Key to this phase is the continued development of the First-Time Manager Certificate and the newly created Regional Travel and Tourism Certificate, providing pathways to family-sustaining careers.
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Curriculum Alignment: Develop industry-specific curricula through DACUM workshops and stakeholder input.
Career Pathways: Establish certifications that prepare workers for managerial roles in high-demand sectors.
Equity and Accessibility: Support displaced, underemployed, and incumbent workers, particularly from underrepresented communities, in advancing their careers.
Regional Collaboration: Foster partnerships between colleges and industry leaders to ensure alignment with labor market needs and sustainability of programs.
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Displaced, underemployed, and incumbent workers interested in working in retail, hospitality, tourism, culinary, and fashion industries.
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Ten Community Colleges within the Los Angeles Community College District
Faculty Members and Academic Leadership
Work-based Learning Partners collaborating with the colleges
Employers located in the Los Angeles Region
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Enhanced Career Readiness: Workers equipped with the First-Time Manager Certificate gain the skills and credentials needed for managerial roles in the Retail, Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary, and Fashion sectors.
Pathways for Displaced and Underemployed Workers: Provided accessible, industry-aligned training to help workers advance into family-sustaining careers.
Industry Collaboration: Strengthened partnerships between colleges and employers to align workforce training with regional labor market needs.
Equity and Inclusion: Promoted opportunities for diverse and underrepresented populations, addressing workforce disparities and creating equitable career advancement pathways.
Key Components
DACUM Process (Developing A Curriculum)
Collaborative curriculum development with industry stakeholders to ensure training aligns with the skills needed for first-time managers.
Regional Marketing Toolbox
Targeted promotional materials, including flyers, postcards, and digital ads, developed to enhance program visibility and recruitment across colleges.
Development of a Regional Travel & Tourism Certificate
Collaboration among colleges through the Faculty Advisory Committee and Faculty Curriculum Committee to design and refine the curriculum for the Regional Travel and Tourism Certificate.
Sector-Specific Advisory Boards
Establish advisory boards for college-industry collaboration to ensure programs align with workforce trends. Host Regionwide Employer Information Meetings to enhance industry engagement.
LA RHTCF Industry Summit
A convening of industry leaders and educators to discuss workforce challenges, share insights, and promote collaboration for innovative workforce solutions.
Promotion of RHTCF Programs at the Colleges
Coordinate campus tours to highlight RHTCF programs and resources. Host a webinar for career pathway coordinators to boost awareness and recruitment.
Certificate Overview
Title: Success Skills for the First-Time Travel and Tourism Manager Certificate
Why This Matters
Phase Two of the LA RHT+ Initiative addresses the need for skilled managers in key industries by creating industry-aligned certifications and fostering college-employer collaboration. It provides equitable training pathways, empowering underrepresented workers to access family-sustaining careers and strengthening regional economic resilience.
