The Ascend Level 1 participants work at the line level in housekeeping, front desk, food & beverage, and maintenance and participate in weekly trainings and assignments with Senior Leaders to gain the skills to become the next generation of NHS leadership. The program focuses on a variety of topics including revenue management, company culture, guest satisfaction, human resources, accounting, leadership, and much more.
“We have been working on developing this program for some time and believe that this is something that sets us apart from other Hotel Management groups,” said Sarah Koustrup, Chief Strategy Officer at NHS. “We truly believe in the potential of all of our associates across the U.S. and we are so proud to offer this opportunity for them to grow within the company and ascend their careers.”
The Fall 2021 Level 1 program saw five associates graduate last month:
- Amber Sprouls – Delta Hotels by Marriott Fargo, North Dakota
- Ariel Anders – Holiday Inn Express Indianapolis, Indiana
- Jasmine McCaskill – Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Jillian Warren – Staybridge Suites Wilmington, North Carolina
- Sherrica Ervin – Homewood Suites Tyler, Texas
This program is offered to current associates at no cost. Eligibility requirements include 6 months of experience in their current role and approval from the properties’ General Manager and Regional Director. Associates who have completed the Level 1 program, as well as salaried mid-level managers, are now able to enroll in the Ascend Level 2 course, with applications due Wednesday, January 26th, 2022.
Learn more about the Ascend Program by visiting the NHS University website at www.NHSUniversity.com
