Externship: First Hand Experience for Future Club Managers

How has this idea enhanced your club's operation, etc.?

For the past 10 years, Farmington's Externship Program offered hands-on learning and professional development to hospitality management students from just two universities.

New for 2018, all hospitality management students who are CMAA student chapter members were eligible to apply. Participation was limited to a small number of students, to ensure a personalized experience.

How was this idea implemented, and what have been the club members' reactions?

Benefits for Students:

• First-hand experience with the daily operations of a large, complex club
• Interaction and networking with experienced Club managers, including recent hospitality management graduates participating in the Club’s Assistant Manager Program
• Connections with students from other CMAA Student Chapters
• Staying on-site in the Club’s overnight guest rooms
• Tours of area clubs
  
  Benefits for the Club:
• Successful recruitment for Club Internships and Assistant Manager Program
• Department managers take pride in sharing their knowledge, experience and department operations with the students
• Members recognize that the Club is nationally known for our training programs and appreciate the value of building the professional development of future managers