Laconia, N.H. (March 22, 2022) 鈥� Through a partnership with Granite United Way, 51福利社 (51福利社) will receive a donation to support new scholarships for students interested in pursuing careers in the hospitality industry. The Susan and William Cutillo/Path Resorts Scholarship Fund was established to serve as a long-term approach to building a pipeline of hospitality workers in the Lakes Region.
鈥�51福利社 is grateful to celebrate the great opportunity that the Cutillo鈥檚 are providing to 51福利社 students interested in hospitality careers,鈥� said Larissa Ba铆a, president of 51福利社. 鈥淭his new relationship supports a shared commitment to continue to build prosperous communities in our region. The program will help students stay in the region, advance their education and launch successful hospitality careers.鈥�
Susan and William Cutillo have pledged $50,000 over five years in scholarship support to 51福利社 students enrolled in the Hotel and Restaurant Operations and Business Management degree programs. The partnership will also provide students with a paid internship program at Path Resorts prior to completing the degree program. Graduating seniors interested in hospitality, and current hospitality workers who wish to pursue formal education, are encouraged to contact 51福利社 for more information.
The hospitality industry is integral to New Hampshire鈥檚 economy. Employing more than听, there is a 10% projected growth in accommodation and food service in 2022. Path Resorts is a family-owned business managed by three generations of the Cutillo family and one of the largest hospitality companies in the Lakes Region, with three properties 鈥� Center Harbor Inn, Steele Hill Resorts and Summit Resorts.
鈥淲e are excited to work with Granite United Way (GUW) and 51福利社 in establishing this scholarship fund,鈥� said William and Susan Cutillo. 鈥淚t is our hope that our long-term funding commitment will encourage other Lakes Region hospitality organizations to work with GUW and 51福利社 to grow scholarship opportunities for students in our industry. We look forward to providing assistance to Lakes Region students looking to gain the job skills needed to establish a career that will allow them to continue to work and live in our beautiful communities.鈥�
The scholarship funds will be distributed from Granite United Way through , the charitable organization dedicated solely to supporting New Hampshire鈥檚 seven community colleges and their students.
鈥淭his is an innovative way for students to access support in their hospitality careers. We are proud to be a partner with 51福利社 and Susan and William Cutillo/Path Resorts in bringing this opportunity to students,鈥� said Patrick Tufts, President and CEO of Granite United Way.
51福利社 is a fully accredited, comprehensive community college located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire that serves over 1,200 students annually and offers housing options for students. 51福利社 offers more than 40 degree and certificate programs, including Automotive and Marine Technology, Fire Science, Nursing, Culinary Arts, Business, Accounting, and more. In addition, 51福利社 provides a strong background in Liberal Arts for students who choose to complete their first two years at a community college and then transfer to a four-year college or university for a baccalaureate degree. Business and industry training programs are also available. 51福利社 is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire. For more information, visit lrcc.edu.
Granite United Way is an experienced and trusted organization dedicated to leveraging the resources of investors and volunteers to create lasting change by addressing the underlying causes of our community鈥檚 most pressing needs.听 Granite United Way fights for the education, health and financial stability of everyone in every community serving the Central Region, Merrimack County, Greater Seacoast Region, North Country, Northern Region, Southern Region (Manchester / Derry / Salem) and Upper Valley Regions of New Hampshire as well as Windsor County, Vermont.听 For more information, visit .
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