Dr. Nick Moore, Director of the Governor’s Office on Education recently offered an appointment to Ed Bushaw to represent the Hospitality & Tourism industry for the Alabama Committee on Credential Quality & Transparency (ACCQT). The committee is charged with providing an annual list of credentials of varying degrees of value to Alabamaians seeking a solid path to a successful career.
“My job will be to seek input from Hospitality & Tourism professionals from around the state to gather their ideas on what credentials should be offered in our schools for students pursuing a career in this dynamic industry. We need to listen to the voice of the customer, and the customer of education is our employers”, said Bushaw. “Our Gateway team has a strong relationship with the staff and board members of the Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association who will work hand in hand with me on identifying industry businesses to participate.”
The ACCQT is bolstered by $25 million of additional funding included in the 2023 Education Trust Fund Budget to help schools and colleges and career readiness indicators currently available to students.
