Pictured provided by Hawks Cay Resort: The College of the Florida Keys is partnering with Hawks Cay Resort to hold hospitality classes and internships at the resort that start in August. 

College partners with Hawks Cay Resort to offer hospitality training opportunities 

KEY WEST, FL, March 22, 2021—The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is partnering with Hawks Cay Resort to expand educational and training opportunities in the field of hospitality in the middle Keys. Beginning in August, the resort will host CFK hospitality classes on their property and sponsor three paid internships within CFK’s Hospitality Game Changer Scholar program. Students will have the opportunity to live at Hawks Cay Resort during their two-year experience.  

CFK’s Hospitality Game Changer Scholar Program includes a scholarship and/or grant support that covers 100 percent of tuition for Florida residents earning an Associate in Science in Hospitality and Ecotourism Management. Game Changer students take classes full-time as part of a cohort learning community. Classes will be held in-person at the Hawks Cay Resort property and online.  

Beyond learning in their classes, Hospitality Game Changer Scholars will gain professional experience through their internship. Hawks Cay Resort has created three immersive experiences that focus on: Resort Experiences Division, Food and Beverage, and Rooms. Students will participate in a rotating series of jobs, giving them broad familiarity with and perspective on the resort operations. They also receive regular guidance and encouragement from their Student Success Coach and Internship Mentor. 

The College’s August-starting Introduction to Hospitality class at Hawks Cay Resort will be available to students beyond the scholar program, opening the in-person learning opportunity for middle Keys based students as well as hospitality professionals.  

Prospective students are invited to learn more about CFK’s hospitality training opportunities at Hawks Cay Resort at a free virtual information session on Wednesday, March 31 at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will receive a code to waive the $30 college application fee. Registration for the event is required. Visit the College’s website at CFK.edu/hawks-cay-resort to learn more and to register. For more information or to schedule a personal information session, contact Marissa Owens, CFK Director of Recruitment, at [email protected] or call 305-809-3207.

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