Summer Youth Golf Program Supported by Whirlpool Foundation Introduces Teens to Careers in the Golf Industry | WHR Stock News
The Summer Youth Golf Careers & Development Program, supported by the Whirlpool Foundation, is introducing Benton Harbor, Michigan area teens to diverse careers in the golf industry. This 12-week program, a collaboration with Harbor Shores Golf Course and Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club, provides on-the-job experience in areas such as event planning, retail, hospitality, turf management, and culinary arts.
Now in its second year, the program aims to spark future career pursuits for participants. Josh Doxtator, general manager of Harbor Shores Golf Course, emphasized the program’s focus on teamwork and golf culture exposure. One participant, Tyler Valentine, gained culinary experience and is now pursuing further education at the Culinary Institute of America.
Deb O’Connor, managing director of the Whirlpool Foundation, highlighted the program’s value in revealing local career opportunities in the golf industry. To date, 27 students have participated in the program’s first two years.
Il Programma estivo di sviluppo e carriere giovanili nel golf, sostenuto dalla Fondazione Whirlpool, introduce gli adolescenti dell’area di Benton Harbor, Michigan, a carriere diverse nell’industria del golf. Questo programma di 12 settimane, in collaborazione con il Harbor Shores Golf Course e il Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club, offre esperienze lavorative in settori come pianificazione di eventi, vendita al dettaglio, ospitalità, gestione del terreno e arti culinarie.
Giunto al suo secondo anno, il programma mira a stimolare le future carriere dei partecipanti. Josh Doxtator, direttore generale del Harbor Shores Golf Course, ha enfatizzato l’accento del programma sul lavoro di squadra e sull’esposizione alla cultura del golf. Un partecipante, Tyler Valentine, ha acquisito esperienza culinaria ed ora sta proseguendo gli studi presso il Culinary Institute of America.
Deb O’Connor, direttore generale della Fondazione Whirlpool, ha evidenziato il valore del programma nel rivelare opportunità di carriera locali nell’industria del golf. Finora, 27 studenti hanno partecipato ai primi due anni del programma.
El Programa de veranos de desarrollo y carreras juveniles en golf, apoyado por la Fundación Whirlpool, está introduciendo a los adolescentes de Benton Harbor, Michigan, en diversas carreras dentro de la industria del golf. Este programa de 12 semanas, en colaboración con el Harbor Shores Golf Course y el Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club, ofrece experiencia laboral en áreas como planificación de eventos, retail, hospitalidad, gestión de césped y artes culinarias.
Ahora en su segundo año, el programa tiene como objetivo estimular la búsqueda de futuras carreras para los participantes. Josh Doxtator, gerente general del Harbor Shores Golf Course, enfatizó el enfoque del programa en el trabajo en equipo y la exposición a la cultura del golf. Un participante, Tyler Valentine, adquirió experiencia culinaria y ahora está buscando educación adicional en el Culinary Institute of America.
Deb O’Connor, directora general de la Fundación Whirlpool, destacó el valor del programa para revelar oportunidades de carrera locales en la industria del golf. Hasta ahora, 27 estudiantes han participado en los primeros dos años del programa.
여름 청소년 골프 경력 및 개발 프로그램은 휘어풀 재단의 지원을 받아 미시간주 벤튼 하버 지역의 청소년들에게 골프 산업의 다양한 경력을 소개하고 있습니다. 이 12주 프로그램은 하버 쇼어스 골프장 및 포인트 오우드 골프 및 컨트리 클럽과 협력하여, 이벤트 기획, 소매, 환대, 잔디 관리 및 요리 예술 등 분야에서 직무 경험을 제공합니다.
이제 두 번째 해에 접어든 이 프로그램은 참가자들의 미래 경력 추구에 자극을 주는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 하버 쇼어스 골프장의 총지배인인 조쉬 독스타토르(Josh Doxtator)는 프로그램의 초점이 팀워크와 골프 문화에 대한 노출임을 강조했습니다. 한 참가자인 타일러 발렌타인은 요리 경험을 쌓았고 현재 미국 요리 학원(Culinary Institute of America)에서 더 나은 교육을 추구하고 있습니다.
휘어풀 재단의 관리 이사 데브 오코너(Deb O’Connor)는 골프 산업의 지역 경력 기회를 드러내는 프로그램의 가치를 강조했습니다. 현재까지, 27명의 학생들이 프로그램의 첫 두 해에 참여했습니다.
Le Programme d’été pour les jeunes sur les carrières et le développement dans le golf, soutenu par la Fondation Whirlpool, présente aux adolescents de la région de Benton Harbor, Michigan, diverses carrières dans l’industrie du golf. Ce programme de 12 semaines, en collaboration avec le Harbor Shores Golf Course et le Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club, offre une expérience professionnelle dans des domaines tels que la planification d’événements, le commerce de détail, l’hospitalité, la gestion des pelouses et les arts culinaires.
Maintenant dans sa deuxième année, le programme vise à susciter des aspirations de carrière futures pour les participants. Josh Doxtator, directeur général du Harbor Shores Golf Course, a souligné l’accent mis par le programme sur le travail d’équipe et l’exposition à la culture du golf. Un participant, Tyler Valentine, a acquis une expérience culinaire et poursuit maintenant des études supplémentaires au Culinary Institute of America.
Deb O’Connor, directrice générale de la Fondation Whirlpool, a souligné la valeur du programme en révélant des opportunités de carrière locales dans l’industrie du golf. À ce jour, 27 étudiants ont participé aux deux premières années du programme.
Das Sommerprogramm für Jugendkarrieren und -entwicklung im Golf, unterstützt von der Whirlpool-Stiftung, stellt Teenagern aus der Umgebung von Benton Harbor, Michigan, verschiedene Karrieren in der Golfbranche vor. Dieses 12-wöchige Programm, eine Zusammenarbeit mit dem Harbor Shores Golf Course und dem Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club, bietet praktische Erfahrungen in Bereichen wie Veranstaltungsplanung, Einzelhandel, Gastgewerbe, Rasenpflege und kulinarische Kunst.
Im zweiten Jahr zielt das Programm darauf ab, die zukünftigen Karrierebestrebungen der Teilnehmer zu wecken. Josh Doxtator, Geschäftsführer des Harbor Shores Golf Course, betonte den Fokus des Programms auf Teamarbeit und die Auseinandersetzung mit der Golfkultur. Ein Teilnehmer, Tyler Valentine, sammelte kulinarische Erfahrungen und strebt nun eine Weiterbildung am Culinary Institute of America an.
Deb O’Connor, geschäftsführende Direktorin der Whirlpool-Stiftung, hob den Wert des Programms hervor, lokale Karrieremöglichkeiten in der Golfbranche aufzuzeigen. Bisher haben 27 Studenten teilgenommen an den ersten zwei Jahren des Programms.
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- Whirlpool Foundation is supporting local youth career development
- The program provides hands-on experience in various golf industry careers
- 27 students have participated in the program’s first two years
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / Whirlpool Corporation:
Benton Harbor, Mich. area teens are getting an opportunity to explore careers through the Summer Youth Golf Careers & Development Program, a collaboration between the Whirlpool Foundation, Harbor Shores Golf Course and Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club. The program introduces students to the diverse types of careers that can unfold through the sport of golf, including event planning, retail, hospitality, turf management, and culinary arts.
In its second year, teens participating in the 12-week program receive on-the-job experience, with the intention that it may spark future career pursuits.
“Students in the program are working with a team and experiencing golf culture,” said Josh Doxtator, general manager of Harbor Shores Golf Course. “Whether it’s in golf or a related field, we’re hoping their experience and learnings in the program help inform their next steps in building their career.”
Tyler Valentine, a resident of Benton Harbor and a recent graduate of St. Joseph High School, participated in the program this year and gained invaluable culinary experience working in the kitchen at The Grille at Harbor Shores. He is taking that experience to the Culinary Institute of America in New York this fall to continue his dream of becoming a chef and opening his own restaurant.
“This program is incredibly valuable to youth in our headquarters community. It gives them an inside look at potential career opportunities in the golfing industry right in their backyard that they may not have otherwise realized existed,” said Deb O’Connor, managing director of the Whirlpool Foundation.
Twenty-seven students have taken part in the program during its first two years. For more information and to request an application for the 2025 program, please email Stefanie Harvey-Vandenberg at stefanie_r_harvey-vandenberg@whirlpool.com.
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FAQ
What is the Summer Youth Golf Careers & Development Program supported by Whirlpool (WHR)?
It’s a 12-week program introducing Benton Harbor, Michigan area teens to diverse careers in the golf industry, including event planning, retail, hospitality, turf management, and culinary arts.
How many students have participated in the Whirlpool (WHR) supported golf career program so far?
27 students have participated in the program during its first two years.
What organizations are collaborating with Whirlpool Foundation (WHR) on this youth golf program?
The program is a collaboration between the Whirlpool Foundation, Harbor Shores Golf Course, and Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club.
How can students apply for the 2025 Whirlpool (WHR) supported Summer Youth Golf Careers program?
Interested students can request an application by emailing Stefanie Harvey-Vandenberg at stefanie_r_harvey-vandenberg@whirlpool.com.
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