Ken Tang has worked in the hospitality industry for over 10 years, starting in the back of the house in restaurants and hotels, then moving through various roles in front of the house including management. Armed with an understanding of the hospitality sector, Ken supports trainees on their pathways to success. Prior to joining the team at HWTC, Ken was a Literacy and Basic Skills Instructor at the Labour Education Centre and is committed to helping unemployed and underemployed workers upgrade their skills. He has taught computer classes to Hospitality workers across the GTA. With a passion for studying and understanding cultural, social, and economic factors related to humans and the environment, Ken holds a BA from Brock University in Geography and a Geographic Information System Certificate from Ryerson University.
Ken Tang is a member of the Toronto Sector Skills Academy, Class of 2018, one of several Workforce Leadership Academies in localities across North America.
The Workforce Leadership Academies are part of the Economic Opportunity Fellows Network, a network of leadership and fellowship programs run by the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program. Within this Network, EOP connects national and local leaders from across sectors — nonprofit, government, business, philanthropy, academia, and more — to advance policies and practices with the potential to help low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in today’s economy. Learn more at as.pn/eofn.