High School Programs

On March 23, 2010 the NHLRA hosted the 5th Annual 2010 Lodging Management Program (LMP) competition. Reigning Champions, Kennett High School (North Conway) joined Region 9 Vo-Tech (Wolfeboro) and White Mountain Regional (Whitefield) to compete in the annual hospitality event. This years events were held at the Church Landing in beautiful Meredith, NH.

Though the competition was fierce and the students well prepared...the winners of the 2010 LMP Competition were...White Mountains Regional! These amazing young women and their teacher Lisa Perras, will go on to compete in the National Competition in Orlando, Florida April 15-17.

Please join us in congratulating the 2010 LMP Winners: White Mountains Regional from Whitefield, NH.

Lodging Management Competition

NHLRA partners with the American Hotel and Lodging Association to offer The Lodging Management Program (LMP).The Lodging Management Program is an advanced, high school curriculum that immerses 11th and 12th grade students into the world of hospitality. This two year program introduces students to the lodging industry and teaches them the management principles that will enable them to achieve success in a hospitality leadership role. All students that successfully complete the exam receive a Certificate of Completion from the Educational Institute. Students that successfully complete both years of the program and meet all the requirements are eligible to apply for our National Certification, Certified Rooms Division Specialist (CRDS), which is only available to LMP students.

Schools work with a member partner site to participate in work experiences with specially trained worksite mentors combined with a practical curriculum that imparts real world skills and hotel management concepts. Topics covered in the program include an overview of lodging management, front office and housekeeping management, leadership skills, marketing and sales, and food and beverage service.

This high school program is based on a competency model whereby each learning objective is validated by experts in the hospitality industry. The materials were then developed by educators around the country and pulled together by the Educational Institute’s staff of experienced hospitality editors.