We are incredibly proud of our Culinary Pre-Apprenticeship Program graduates! Over the course of 192 hours of intensive, hands-on training, these students built the skills, confidence, and professionalism needed to succeed in a hotel kitchen environment. From culinary techniques and kitchen safety to teamwork and industry-recognized certifications, they showed dedication, perseverance, and passion every step of the way. Congratulations to all of our graduates on this outstanding achievement! Next step: a great union line cook job!
Our next Culinary program cycle begins on June 1st. If you are interested in joining our upcoming class and starting your journey in the hospitality industry, you can learn more on our website: besthtc.org
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Boston Education Skills & Training (BEST) is a sector-based, 501(c)3 non-profit workforce development agency focused on the hospitality industry.
BEST
Local 26 Hospitality Training Center
Our mission is to provide individuals with the education, skills & training to excel in the hospitality industry and in their personal lives. By combining pre-employment and incumbent worker training, we enable hard-working individuals, often without fluent English or higher degrees, to obtain and succeed in well-paying hospitality positions. Our mission
Memorable moments from our Intro to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship graduation ceremony! This six week program provides hands-on skills training in a hotel room, OSHA housekeeping safety certification, and professional development opportunities. Congratulations to our graduates and we look forward to seeing you thrive at Local 26 Hotels!
Hear directly from a longtime friend of BEST, Yves B., a Banquet Server at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Yves supports our classes by leading students through the ins and outs of banquet serving.
Local 26 Members and their adult dependents are eligible to take our On-Call Banquet Server Training. You can learn more about our class offerings on our website: https://besthtc.org/local-26-workers
27/04/2026
Come find BEST at the Meet Boston Regional Career Fair TOMORROW, April 28th! Job seekers of all levels will have an opportunity to build professional connections, network with employers, and hear from industry experts.
Details:
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
Register today: https://app.careerfairplus.com/mb_ma
22/04/2026
Congratulations to our graduating job seekers on completing BEST’s Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship programs!
We’re deeply grateful to our employer partners for their ongoing support, providing job shadowing opportunities, sharing their expertise as guest speakers, and inspiring our students as they step into great union jobs in the hospitality industry! workforce.
If you are interested in our job seeker programs, please visit our website at: besthtc.org
15/04/2026
Did you know? BEST offers industry-recognized certification courses. Local 26 members can earn credentials such as ServSafe Food Handler and Food Manager, TiPS, Food Allergens, as well as First Aid, CPR, and AED training.
Register for an upcoming training on our website:https://besthtc.org/local-26-workers
09/04/2026
Moments like this say it all. Hearing from our students after they land roles in UNITE HERE Local 26 hotels is the best kind of validation. We’re especially grateful to this student for recognizing their career coach, a great reminder of how incredible our team is.
These moments are why we do what we do. Congratulations to the UNITE HERE Local 26 members who graduated from our On Call Banquet Server Training Program! Over ten weeks, students developed hands-on skills across every aspect of banquet service, from table setup and ergonomics to wine pairings and more. We are so proud of you and look forward to all you accomplish next.
06/04/2026
Congratulations to the BEST graduates of our On Call Banquet Server Program! These students are Local 26 members, representing partner hotels, including Aloft Boston Seaport District, Encore Boston Hotel & Casino, Hilton Boston Back Bay, Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Intercontinental Boston, The Dagny, Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, and The Newbury Boston.
Thank you to our industry guest speakers for sharing inspiring words as part of the ceremony:
- Jon Crellin, Hilton Boston Park Plaza
- Suzanne Lee, BEST Board of Directors
- Timothy Kirkpatrick, Hilton Boston Park Plaza
- Valerie Mansolilli, Aloft & Element Boston Seaport District
- Yves Belony, BEST Hard Skills Trainer & Local 26 member
If you are looking to find a job at a Local 26 hotel, or if you are a Local 26 member on Education Benefits (or an adult dependent of a Local 26 member on Education Benefits), please check out our class offerings on our website: http://besthtc.org
26/03/2026
Congratulations to our graduates of our Certified Guest Service Professional Program! This group represents Local 26 members from partner hotels across the city, including Aloft Boston Seaport District, Battery Wharf Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Downtown/North Station, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hilton Boston Park Plaza, The Newbury Boston, Omni Boston Seaport District, and The Westin Boston Seaport District.
Thank you to our employer partners who showed up as trainers, mentors, and champions, sharing real-world knowledge that helped shape this program. All graduates are now AHLEI-certified and ready to deliver exceptional hospitality, and we look forward to seeing them thrive!
If you are looking to find a job at a Local 26 hotel, or if you are a Local 26 member on Education Benefits (or an adult dependent of a Local 26 member on Education Benefits), please check out our class offerings on our website: besthtc.org
11/03/2025
📢 Attention UNITE HERE Local 26 members and participating employers — our Spring Benefits Fair is happening TOMORROW, March 12! Come meet your benefit providers, learn about your benefits, and enter to win exciting raffle prizes.
We’ll be at 52 Church Street, Boston, MA (the new union building) from 2-6PM. See you there! 🌟
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