About Statler

The National Statler Center for Careers in Hospitality Service (a program of the Olmsted Center for Sight) is a unique concept in hospitality and customer service employment training.

One of the first projects of its kind--and now celebrating its 10th year of success--the Statler Center provides physically disabled, blind or visually impaired individuals with the right tools for successful careers.

Statler offers two curriculum modules. The ten week program focuses on customer service in the hospitality industry. The seven week program focuses on customer service for contact centers, financial and medical offices, transportation, and communications industries.

Our curriculum was developed in partnership with Johnson & Wales University, the world’s premier hospitality educational institution. In addition, the Statler Center is a New York State proprietary business school, certified by the state department of education.

Graduates of our programs are computer literate and job-ready, equipped with a thorough knowledge of industry standards in hotel operations, front office procedures, sales and marketing, and customer service. Hospitality students also participate in meaningful work experience in their field of choice. The Statler Center’s job-readiness training and follow-up advisement helps students become, and remain productive, valued employees.

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