VERMONT Magazine Summer / Fall 2025 | Page 12

Northern Hospitality
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techniques, sustainable sourcing for food and beverage, and sustainable tourism strategies. These sustainable practices not only align with growing consumer expectations but also significantly enhance profitability and brand reputation.
The University of Vermont’ s Hospitality Management Professional Certificate also features a strategically designed 120-hour internship, which bridges academic learning with practical industry experience. Scheduled to commence immediately upon completion of the coursework, these internships ensure students can instantly apply their newly acquired knowledge in professional hospitality environments, thus reinforcing their classroom education with experiential insights.
The internship placements involve comprehensive collaboration with a diverse range of distinguished hospitality institutions throughout Vermont. Esteemed partners include Hotel Vermont, Jay Peak Resort, Topnotch Resort, von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort, Basin Harbor, Woodstock Inn, and Dorset Inn, among others. These partnerships were carefully cultivated through an extensive advisory process involving direct input from leading industry professionals and academic advisors, ensuring alignment with contemporary industry needs and operational excellence standards.
This informed collaboration guarantees that the internships provide relevant, current, and impactful professional experiences tailored to industry demands. Students engage
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