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November 15, 2016
The leadership of Westin believed deeply in this concept, and they committed to the continuous education and professional development of their associates.In 1969 the corporate division of Personnel & Education was established, with Gordon Schneider heading the group.
The following decades conferences, workshops, seminars were conducted for an array of disciplines including Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Food & Beverage, Accounting, Front Office, Reservations, Housekeeping, Security / Loss Prevention, Public Relations, Engineering & Energy Management, and Purchasing.
Associates at all levels were encouraged to continue learning outside these organized events, and anyone taking an American Hotel & Hotel Association course was reimbursed for the tuition / textbook costs. If the person scored a grade of B or better they were awarded $50.