Creating a Chicagoland Culinary Industry
where everyone benefits.
UHCHI is a collaborative effort. Together with our community partners, our employer partners, and our funders, UHCHI is at the forefront of a Chicago culinary industry where everyone wins.
Employer Partners
UHCHI places apprentices with employer partners who receive a pipeline of highly skilled and qualified applicants.
UHCHI’s mission is supported by a community of organizations that help support our apprentices through additional life skills trainings and opportunities.
UHCHI was established as a a Taft-Hartley trust by UNITE HERE local 1 and contributing employer partners. Their contributions help UHCHI build talent for the Chicago’s Hospitality and Tourism industry.