When I joined Marriott as a front desk associate, I didn’t expect so many ways to grow. During a busy wedding season, I covered for the event coordinator one night when she fell ill. That shift changed everything—I discovered I loved event planning. Management encouraged me to join Marriott’s training program, which offers new hires pathways into guest relations, food service, and operations. In a tough economy, this industry still rewards initiative and curiosity with real career growth.

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That is really great to hear. It can be hard to find a company that you can really grow with. Thank you for sharing this.

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I love that some hotels offer this MIT program. It allows for continued growth and shows they invest in their employees. Kudos!

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