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Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation

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Opportunity Type

Mentorship

Industry Cluster

Health Careers

Grade Level

High School (9-12), Summer Program

Availability

Location

Satewide

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About the Organization and Opportunity

What to Expect: 

🚀 Explore careers in hospitality, culinary arts, and tourism through hands-on activities 

🧠 Build job and competition skills through bootcamps, events, and real-world challenges 

💼 Connect with colleges and employers through experiences hosted at Community College of Rhode Island and Salve Regina University 

🤝 Receive mentorship and support to help plan next steps in education and careers 

Career pathways to explore: 

 Hospitality and Tourism 


Communities Served: Statewide 

Age Range of Youth Participants: 14-18 

Timeline of Program: May – September 2026 (Rolling enrollment until spots are filled) 

Lead Contact: Traci Dufrene 

Phone Number: 401-223-1120 

Email: traci@rihospitality.org 

Website: https://www.rihospitality.org/About-RIHEF 

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Rhode Island
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Address

PO Box #7549, Warwick RI, 02887

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Phone

401.331.3850

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