Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program. The Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program is a newly established labor-management partnership between 13 hospitality employers in King County and UNITE HERE! Local 8, the union for hospitality workers in the Pacific Northwest.  

As a Taft-Hartley Fund, the Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program’s primary two objectives are to: (1) provide ongoing training to incumbent unionized workers to support their career advancement and (2) train new workers and help place them in good union jobs with employer partners.  

The Workforce Development Council of Seattle King County reports that there are shortages of over 7,000 positions in the Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, and Accommodation and Food Services sectors, all of which will require on-the-job training. 

The Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program will be working with UNITE HERE Local 8 and local unionized employers to help meet the needs of this growing sector.

Privacy & Inclusivity Statement

The Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment for all participants. We do not collect or ask for immigration status, nor do we share any participant information with authorities. Our goal is to support workers in gaining skills and advancing their careers, regardless of background or documentation status.

Everyone is welcome here.

Your privacy and safety are our priority.