Our mission is to upskill incumbent hospitality professionals, build new talent for the hospitality industry and place people into unionized career pathways through training programs which include registered apprenticeships.
UNITE HERE Chicago Hospitality Institute will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND GENDER IDENTITY), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR BECAUSE THEY ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON 40 YEARS OLD OR OLDER.
UNITE HERE Chicago Hospitality Institute will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulation, part 30.
Did you know?
92% of UHCHI Culinary Apprentices are people of color, with 69% identifying as African American and 20% identifying as Hispanic or Latinx.
At UHCHI, we are committed to creating a nurturing environment where our apprentices can grow and thrive. This February, we invite everyone to take a moment to reflect on the resilience, contributions, and lasting legacies of African Americans throughout history.
In celebration of this, Chef Tiffany Hendrix shares her journey, her inspirations, the challenges of being a Black woman in the kitchen, and her advice for aspiring chefs looking to leave their mark. Read more below!
We recruit, train, and retain skilled employees and provide ongoing professional development and support to individuals in the Chicagoland area, who will deliver high quality guest services to our employer partners and to the public.
Attend an info-session at the UHCHI office, where you’ll get to learn more about the program, see the kitchen, meet your instructors, and be given a chance to fill out your application.
75.3% of accepted Apprentices complete our intensive 8-Week hands-on training
UHCHI has engaged with over
146 Apprentices have been
accepted into the Chef de Partie
Apprentice program through
Sept. 2023
UHCHI currently partners with
UHCHI Apprentices have completed
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