The Deadline for APPLICATIONS has been extended to May 31st.

Students remember to submit your application as well as your position choices. You must submit both to  receive an opportunity for employment.

Project Statement

The Talented 250 Project is a workforce development initiative focusing on the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.  The Westmoreland Fayette Workforce Investment Board (West-Fay WIB) is coordinating this project offering high school and post-secondary students the opportunity to participate in work experiences/internships in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.  The students ages 16-22 will have the opportunity to gain professional entry-level work experience. At the completion of the project, a maximum of 50 youth will be awarded a $100 scholarship based on their performance evaluations and commitment to their position.  As an extra incentive, based on employer performance reviews and the career goals essay, the 10 top performers will receive an additional $500 scholarship.  Through the Talented 250 Project, students will gain knowledge of the career opportunities this industry offers while local communities within the region will benefit from the professional, educational, and industrial progress supported by addressing workforce development challenges for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.

Some of Our Partners include:

Lasting Value

The continued value of the Talented 250 Project is four-fold.

     1.  It shows industry employers that there are capable and responsible youth looking to
          advance their careers in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
     2.  The success of this project will affect future partnership, training, and recruitment
          efforts for this industry.
     3.  Students will have been exposed to entry-level positions in a variety of career paths
          within the Regional Hospitality and Tourism Industry, providing them with a solid
          foundation for future career decisions.
     4.  Through this project, students will improve their knowledge and understanding of
          Southwestern Pennsylvania's historical, cultural, and recreational attractions, thus
          improving both local and regional pride in the surrounding communities.

Scholarship Requirements

*  Completed Application
*  Career Goals Essay
*  160 Hours over at Least an 8 Week Period
*  Performance Evaluations by Employer
*  Employer Evaluation by Student