Certification for LMP Students

A professional certification aimed at the graduates of the Lodging Management Program has been established.  To qualify for the Certified Rooms Division Specialist (CRDS) designation, graduating seniors must complete and pass the LMP exams for both Year One and Year Two, work in the lodging industry for at least 160 hours, and obtain the signature of the general manager at the property where they are employed.

The application can be found here.

An LMP student can earn a National LMP Certificate of Achievement by passing the Year One and Year Two Exams and working at least 400 hours in the lodging industry. 

In order to receive the exams, contact Bill Richards at 407-999-8118.

AH&LA Offers Free Membership

The American Hotel & Lodging Association offers a free membership to high school students.  This is a great opportunity for students to get involved with the Association and also stay current with industry news.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• A subscription to AH&LA's ezines, including Lodging Smartbrief (daily), Lodging HR, Lodging Law and the monthly newsletter
• Continuous updates on academic scholarships and educational opportunities offered by EI
• Instant access to the Career Center, where you can search the larges online database of job openings tailored specifically to the lodging industry
• Access to the members-only section of the website

Application can be found here.