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11/03/2025
OHLA’s Emerging Professionals Program
OHLA’s Emerging Professionals Program
Step into your future with OHLA’s Emerging Professionals (EP) program—your pathway to meaningful connections, career growth, and leadership opportunities, built specifically for rising talent in Ohio’s lodging industry.
This vibrant community brings together ambitious young professionals who are ready to make an impact, broaden their skills, and shape the next generation of hospitality leaders. Whether you’re seeking mentorship, professional insight, or chances to lead and collaborate, EP gives you the network and support to grow, succeed, and stand out.
👥 Connect. Learn. Lead.
- 🎯 Designed for early-career and emerging hospitality professionals
- 📈 Build essential skills, expand your network, and open doors to leadership
- 🌐 Get started today: ohiolodging.com/aws/OHLA/pt/sp/ep
Want to join the EP community or host events in your region?
Contact michele@ohla.org or Bailey Laverty, Chair, at bailey.urich@concordhotels.com.
Upcoming Events with EP
Emerging Professionals Third Thursday Volunteer with NNEMAP Food Pantry
Join fellow emerging hotel professionals in making a meaningful impact by volunteering at NNEMAP Food Pantry, where you’ll help distribute food, organize supplies, and support neighbors facing food insecurity. It’s a powerful way to give back, build community connections, and live out the spirit of hospitality beyond the workplace.
📅 November 20 | 3:00 - 6:00 PM
📍NNEMAP Food Pantry (Columbus, OH)





