UNITE HERE Chicago Hospitality Institute

Culinary Arts students from Curie Metropolitan High School stepped out of the kitchen and into the future at the UNITE HERE Chicago Hospitality Institute's Youth Open House! 🍽️✨ These rising culinary stars got an inside look at one of Chicago’s most exciting pathways into the hospitality industry — and let’s just say, they left INSPIRED. 💡

From the classroom to professional kitchens across the city, the possibilities are REAL and LIMITLESS. UHCHI is opening doors to union culinary careers, apprenticeships, and a future full of flavor — and our students are ready to walk right through! 🚪🌟

Curie’s finest are cooking up something BIG. Watch out, Chicago! 🏙️🍴

UHCHI would like to extend a special thanks to Culinary Arts, Chef Instructor Lisa Kalabokis, and Early College & Career Education Specialist Araceli Aponte.

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re expanding our team and are on the lookout for talented individuals who are ready to make an impact! If you’re passionate, driven, and eager to grow in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Ready to begin a career in hospitality training and workforce development? Check out our job openings and apply today! 💼✨ https://ideali.st/IdCWZu

Please join us in welcoming the newest member to the UHCHI team, Kendrick Washington. Kendrick is a dynamic operations professional with over 7 years of comprehensive experience in social services, administrative law, child and family law, youth development, and public administration.
With a strong interest in equity, civic engagement, and community-focused outcomes, Kendrick is driven by measurable impact and operational effectiveness. His approach emphasizes trust-building, clear communication, and understanding the human factors that influence decision-making and long-term engagement.

UHCHI celebrates Black History Month through past, present, and future culinarians.

We’re thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Job Fair – and trust us, you won’t want to miss this!

Why should you come?
✨ Meet Top Employers – Connect face-to-face with hiring managers from leading companies actively looking for talent like YOU
✨ Discover Exciting Opportunities – From entry-level positions to senior roles across multiple industries
✨ Network Like a Pro – Build valuable connections that could open doors you didn’t even know existed

Event Details:
📅 Date: February 18, 2026
🕐 Time: 10 am – 2 pm
📍 Location: McCormick Place, Lakeside Center (Parking validated for Lot C)

Whether you’re actively job hunting, exploring new opportunities, or just curious about what’s out there – this is YOUR chance to make meaningful connections and take the next step in your career journey. Click the link to register: https://events.humanitix.com/uhchi-job-fair-2026

Mark your calendar, polish that resume, and we’ll see you there!