NCRLA

North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association

Foundation

As the philanthropic foundation of the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF) exists to enhance the hospitality industry’s service to the public through education, community engagement and promotion of career opportunities. NC HEF works to attract, develop and retain a career-oriented professional workforce for the hospitality industry.

Provide scholarships for hospitality- and tourism-based learning

Support educational programs via grants and school-to-career programs

Develop and provide continuing education programs

Build North Carolina's hospitality workforce through career exploration and development programs, scholarships and image enhancement


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By contributing to NC HEF, your support directly impacts the prosperity and future of the hospitality industry. Your tax-deductible donation helps ensure our community is creating educated, independent students capable of entering the workforce with a high level of success.
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