Service Workers Training & Education Partnership

Committed to supporting the growth of sustainable work in the hospitality and food industry by providing free job entry training, upskilling to workers, and educational benefits to union workers and their families.

Upcoming Classes

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Jul 12
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Jul 19
Food & Alcohol Safety

ServSafe Manager (2 day class)

You don't have to be a manager! But you do have to come BOTH days.

For Local 23 Members
Time 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location Type In Person
Class Details & Application
Jul 14
to
Jul 25
Culinary Upskilling

Techniques from Global Cuisines: 2 week Culinary Advancement Class

For Local 23 Members
Time 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location Type In Person
Class Details & Application
Jul 22
to
Aug 14
Professional Advancement & Life Skills

Leadership and Professional Development Level 3

Managing Up; Manage Others; Simple Business Plans; Marketing; Tools for Planning and Strategy

For Local 23 Covered Workers For Local 23 Members
Time 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location Type Virtual
Class Details & Application
Sep 4
to
Nov 5
Job Training and Placement

Culinary Foundations with English as a Second Language: (ESL low intermediate & higher)

Culinary Job Training and Employment Support For People Learning English as an Additional Language

For Job Seekers
Time 9:00am - 4:30pm
Location Type In Person
Class Details & Application

Student Experiences

  • "Leadership class was amazing. I learned so much, and the instructor was dynamic. We all taught each other and we also learned how to stand out. It has helped me at work in my job, and in running the small business that I own."

    Joy Davis Participant in Leadership Class
  • "The program helped me to build self-confidence, I improved my English, I got a job that keeps me interested. The program's staff have been super-professional and careful. That was a first step towards my final goals."

    Elena Makarevich Participant in Culinary Foundations for English Language Learners
  • "STEP training changed my life. They were all so supportive. They helped me find a great job where I learned so much, and now a Chef at my company asked me to work on his team. I am going to be earning more, and I love my work. Everyone who is interested in cooking and learning should try this program. "

    Risala Mohamed

About STEP Fund

We invest in the skills of food service and hospitality workers. We are a trusted training and education partner for UNITE HERE Local 23 members and employers.

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