named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Cannabis Industry Training Program
Prepares students for careers in the cannabis sector with training in dispensary operations, compliance, customer service, and entrepreneurship, supported by job fairs with industry employers.
Hospitality Training Program
Comprehensive training for front-of-house roles in restaurants and hotels, including customer service, menu knowledge, and workplace professionalism, culminating in job placement support.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Delivers capacity-building training and mentorship programsConducts training and mentorship initiatives designed to prepare individuals for careers in the hospitality industry, with documented outcomes including 151 individuals trained for cannabis retail roles and 28 graduates prepared for front-of-house hospitality positions.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Facilitates job placement for program graduatesProvides job placement support including resume preparation, interview practice, and connections to employer partners, culminating in a job fair during the final week of class to connect graduates with prospective employers. Reports that 60% of students secure employment shortly after graduation.
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Culinary Workforce Training Programs 1 activity
- Provides job skills training in hospitality and cannabis industriesOffers comprehensive pre-employment training in hospitality skills, including cross-training in front-of-house restaurant roles (host, runner, busser, server), beverage and food fundamentals, and certification in TIPS and CPR, specifically for unemployed and underemployed individuals from underserved backgrounds in New York City. The program also includes training for careers in cannabis retail.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Supports student participation with stipends and transportationProvides financial and logistical support to students during training, including stipends, weekly unlimited MetroCards for transportation, and daily meals to remove barriers to participation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$114K
Contributions & grants$114K100%
Program service revenue——
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expenses
Total expenses$143K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$51K
Grants paid out$32K
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
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Net assets$5K
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -38.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEATRICE STEIN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $48K |
board members · 1
- KUTINA RUHUMBIKA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Alicart Partner — Hospitality program partner providing support to Hospitality Pathways.
- Cannabis Workforce Initiative Partner — Cannabis program partner supporting Hospitality Pathways.
- Carmines NYC Partner — Hospitality program partner supporting Hospitality Pathways.
- Complete Linen Consultants Partner — Hospitality program partner supporting Hospitality Pathways.
- Gotham Gives Partner — Cannabis program partner supporting Hospitality Pathways.
- MSAIG Partner — Hospitality program partner supporting Hospitality Pathways.
- Marathin NYC Partner — Hospitality program partner supporting Hospitality Pathways.
- Miss B Partner — Founding leader and central figure behind Hospitality Pathways, instrumental in shaping its mission and programs.
- NYC Hospitality Alliance Partner — Collaborated with The Hospitality Project in its founding and supported program development.
- Parsons Family Foundation Funder — Foundation providing financial support to Hospitality Pathways.
- Singer Equipment Partner — Hospitality program partner supporting Hospitality Pathways.
- Socarrat NYC Partner — Hospitality program partner supporting Hospitality Pathways.
- The Cecil Partner — Employed Rosa and provided on-the-job training and advancement opportunities; served as a model for Hospitality Pathways' training approach.
- The Doe Fund Partner — Collaborates with Jennifer Dillon, who serves on the board and contributes workforce development expertise to Hospitality Pathways.
- Union Square Hospitality Group Partner — Supported the first cohort of The Hospitality Project by offering job placements, including at MoMA Cafe 2.
- industry partners Partner — Support experiential learning events that allow students to practice hospitality skills.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Barrier Reduction Through Comprehensive Supportmethodology: barrier_reduction_through_support_servicesBy providing financial and logistical support alongside training, we enable full program engagement and successful workforce integration because reducing external stressors allows underserved individuals to focus on skill development and personal growth.
- Holistic Hospitality Training with Experiential Reinforcementmethodology: holistic-hospitality-trainingBy teaching core hospitality competencies through a holistic, experiential approach that includes real guest interactions, we build confidence and practical mastery because immersive learning in service excellence produces durable skill retention and workplace readiness.
- Second-Chance Employment Modelmethodology: second-chance-employmentBy providing workforce readiness training and fostering respectful workplace culture, we produce successful employment outcomes for disenfranchised individuals because belief in redemption and personal transformation drives engagement and reduces recidivism.