About Warm

Earn and Learn at the Same Time

Students of the WARM program will receive hands-on learning through paid internships with world-class resorts, lodges, and hotels in the Park City Area. Besides the close proximity to outdoor adventure, ski resorts, and the attractions of Park City, students of WARM can also look forward to tuition reimbursement, resume-building experience, and valuable network connections within the industry.

Paid Internships

This innovative program combines in-class instruction with on-the-job learning through paid internships with partnering hotels/resorts. (Internship hours will adjust to the seasonal demands of Park City area hotel operations.) In addition to competitive pay, WARM students generally qualify for tuition reimbursement of $1000 per semester.

  • Holiday Break & Spring Semester
    Students will be expected to work full-time (35+ hours) at a qualifying partner property while they study part-time.
  • Fall & Summer Semester
    Students will be expected to work part-time (18+ hours) at a qualifying partner property while they study full-time.
  • Students will work within a variety of meaningful roles during their internships in order to ensure a full breadth of experience prior to graduation.

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Tuition and Budget Considerations

WARM empowers Hospitality Management students to graduate with little to no debt.

Tuition Costs

Total tuition for the entire 5-semester program is $18000 for Utah residents and for non-residents. 

Scholarship Support

All students who are admitted into the program will receive some level of scholarship support.

Housing Costs

Students are responsible for securing their own housing, though WARM administrators offer helpful support. Living in the Heber City/ Park City area is encouraged.  Housing typically ranges from $600 to $1,000 for a private room. We have agreements with nearby options, including one at $650 and another at $800, both with private rooms and bathrooms.  Most WARM students choose to live with roommates from the program.

Hourly Internship Wage

Agreements with hotel partners ensure students earn between $18-$30 per hour. Students with significant work experience, and students who work in tipped front-of-house positions, often earn well in excess of the guaranteed hourly pay rate.

Work Load & Income

Most students will work 2-3 shifts (20 hours on average) while studying full-time and 4-5 shifts (35 hours on average) while studying part-time. It is expected that students will work full-time over holiday breaks (40 hours on average). Students meeting these parameters can expect to earn $39K or more in wages and tips over the 20 months while in the program.

Industry Partners

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Interested in adding your Resort/Hotel/Lodge to this list?

The WARM program is designed around the needs of the Wasatch and Summit county resort & hotel industry. Property owners who partner with WARM enjoy access to a pool of better qualified and more passionate employees, particularly during peak seasons when they are needed most. Contact Doug Miller at [email protected] for more information.

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Program & General Support

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 801.863.8728

WARM's Mission

Provide exceptional educational and vocational experiences for students seeking a degree in Hospitality Management.

Meet the growing demand for qualified hourly and salaried labor in the thriving hospitality industry of Summit and Wasatch counties.