BEST Hospitality Training

We are truly proud of HuiLing Chen and the remarkable leadership she demonstrates at BEST. Christine Ntagengwa’s legacy of dedication and impact is deeply inspiring, and we are grateful to see HuiLing’s hard work and commitment recognized with this meaningful award. Congratulations Hui on this well-deserved recognition! We are so proud of you! ❤️

📢 Attention 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! 🌟

Graduation days are truly special! Congratulations to our Culinary Training Program graduates on successfully completing their training! You're now prepared to embark on your culinary journey and leave your mark on the industry. Keep in mind the wisdom shared by our guest speakers and embrace the kitchen culture of supporting one another. We can't wait to see where your careers take you! We are deeply grateful to our supporters and employer partners for celebrating this special moment with us. A heartfelt thank you to the Executive Chefs—Yousef Ghalaini from Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Chris Kanaple from The Westin Boston Seaport District, Robert Donahue from Aloft Hotels, David Parisi from Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Gerald Tice from Omni Parker House, and George Lishchynsky from Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston—who dedicated their time and expertise to the program—your generosity is shaping the next generation of chefs in the hospitality industry!

📢 Calling all Local 26 members and participating employers! We're excited to introduce our new Professional Guest Service Training Program! Local 26 members (and their adult dependents) with education benefits who are interested in this opportunity should attend an Info Session on 3/19, 3/26, or 4/2 to learn more. Graduates will earn AHLEI Guest Service Professional certification! Classes start in April—don’t miss out! Questions? Contact HuiLing Chen or Julie Alden!

🎉 We’re LIVE! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website! Sleek, easy to navigate, and filled with all the info you need. It’s your one-stop shop for everything BEST! Explore our exciting updates: ✅ Quick access to our Local 26 classes and job seeker programs ✅ Meet our clients ✅ Submit a Program Interest Form ✅ Check out our org calendar Take a look, share with your network, and don’t forget to bookmark us! 🌐 https://besthtc.org

Attention @UNITEHERE26 members! Check out our industry-recognized certifications! We have spots available in our ServSafe Food Handler class scheduled for this Friday! Register now!

Calling all @UNITEHERE26 members! Enrollment is now open for our English, Computers, Spanish, and U.S. Citizenship Prep classes. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your #skills —register today!

Calling all Friends of BEST! We are looking for volunteers to serve as Mock Interviewers in our Job Seeker Programs. Please help spread the world! Interested? Please contact Haley Potter!

Attention employer partners who offer Local 26 Education & Training benefits: this cycle we will offer English, Computers, ServSafe Food Handler, ServSafe Food Manager, TiPS, CPR/First Aid/AED, U.S. Citizenship Prep, and On-Call Banquet Server Training. We are also adding two NEW classes: Spanish and Understanding & Accessing Your Benefits! Please share with your Local 26 members! Any questions, please contact HuiLing Chen or Sodeline Lartigue.

2025 is off to an amazing start! Our job seeker programs are in full swing, and soon, we’ll have skilled graduates ready to step into great union jobs in the hospitality industry! A huge thank you to our incredible employer partners for their unwavering support. Your investment in our programs, dedication to providing top-notch skills training for our students, and commitment to the success of the hospitality industry ensure its bright and thriving future! Yousef Ghalaini, Eliver R., Limarys Ortiz - Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport Chris Kanaple - The Westin Boston Seaport District Wulf's Fish