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Orlando, Florida, November 2010—Vi, a developer, owner, and manager of residential communities for older adults, has selected the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) to provide online training and professional certification for its housekeeping and maintenance employees and managers. AHLEI will provide Vi with online courses and video programs with comprehension quizzes including nine housekeeping programs, five maintenance/engineering programs, and the nine-module “Supervisory Skill Builders Online” program. In addition, Vi will receive study materials and access to online exams for the Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive (CHHE) and Certified Engineering Operations Executive (CEOE) professional certifications. The new program was unveiled at a company meeting and training session in mid-August. “Vi has taken steps to show their employees that they care about and are dedicated to their professional growth. At the company meeting it was apparent that there was a lot of excitement about the certification programs and the online courses,” said Al Hodge, CHS, CMHS, CHDT, CHT, senior director of industry sales for AHLEI. “We look forward to working with them in the future and are anticipating a great training and development partnership.” “Vi is committed to providing all of our employees the educational training, tools, and resources to maximize their professional growth, development and success in serving our residents.” said Judy Whitcomb, SPHR, AVP – Learning and Organization Development, at Vi. “We are excited to partner with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute to provide industry leading training and certification programs that will help our employees working in our engineering and housekeeping functions grow professionally.” Vi operates 19 rental communities and continuing care centers in Arizona, California, Florida, Colorado, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Illinois, South Carolina, and Texas. For information about online learning opportunities from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, call 800-752-4567 or 517-372-8800 or visit www.ahlei.org. About AHLEI Established in 1953 as a nonprofit educational foundation of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the Educational Institute’s mission is to support AH&LA by becoming the preferred provider to the lodging industry, hospitality schools, and related hospitality industries both domestically and internationally by developing and providing quality resources to train, educate, and certify hospitality professionals. About Vi Vi, formerly Classic Residence by Hyatt, was founded in 1987 as a developer, owner and operator of older living communities. The company is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by providing a higher quality of environment services and care. A national leader in senior living, Vi currently operates 10 continuing care communities (CRCCs) and nine rental communities. Vi communities have earned honors for being among the nation’s finest, including Platinum, Gold and Silver Achievement Awards from the National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Council. More information is available at the www.ViLiving.com. Vi is a privately held company and is independent from Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. |
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