WV HEAT

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Since its inception in 1994, WV HEAT has addressed the issue of workforce development for the hospitality industry by assisting West Virginia’s youth in obtaining a marketable skill or post-secondary education plan and by assisting the existing West Virginia hospitality industry workforce in skill development.

West Virginia Hospitality Education and Training strives to consistently deliver excellence in its efforts to develop a high-quality workforce for West Virginia’s rapidly growing hospitality industry. We do so by focusing our efforts on development of the hospitality industry workforce of today and tomorrow.

Explore WV HEAT

Academic Programs

Explore career pathways in the culinary and hospitality industries with state-approved programs. From ProStart to Baking & Pastry, students gain real-world skills, earn certifications, and can even pursue college credit.

Industry Training

Find out more about available training for food safety and customer service.

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