This course introduces students to an industry that encompasses lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusements, attractions, and food/beverage operations. Students learn knowledge and skills focusing on communication, time management, and customer service that meet industry standards. Students will explore the history of the hospitality and tourism industry and examine the characteristics needed for success in…

#Certification opportunity: Certification exams offered based on industry partners’ needs. Students will study management principles and procedures of the travel and tourism industry. They will study destination geography, special considerations for international travel, and modes of travel such as airline, cruising, and rail. They will learn to guide others as they make informed travel decisions…

Students will study the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the management of a variety of food service operations from fast food to high-end restaurants. Topics studied will include food production skills, hospitality skills, quality-control practices, service techniques, and health & safety skills. They will gain the academic knowledge & skills required to…

#Certification opportunity: Certified Hospitality & Tourism Management Professional (AHLEI) & ServSafe Food Handler Students will integrate hands-on experience and project-based instruction to prepare for a career and/or postsecondary training in hospitality and hotel services. They will become familiar with all aspects of hotel operations, including developing communication and marketing skills; analyzing safety and security issues…

#Certification opportunity: ServSafe Food Handler Students will study the fundamentals of safely cooking and baking items commonly prepared in food service operations such as breakfast cookery, salads and dressings, soups and sandwiches, stocks and sauces, appetizers, seafood, poultry, meat, fruits, vegetables, yeast and quick breads, and desserts. They will learn to use technology to develop…

This introductory course will give students knowledge of private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. They will practice word processing and other technological communication skills as they learn to analyze the sales process and financial management principles, the role that government and the legal system…

#Certification opportunity: ServSafe Manager This course will give students the opportunity to extend the content and enhance the skills introduced in Culinary Arts. Students will evaluate global cuisines including the culture, history, and indigenous ingredients; develop a comprehensive protein product knowledge including fish and shellfish products; develop advanced pastry and baking skills; and evaluate nutrition…

This course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in an unpaid arrangement appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students will demonstrate proper job search procedures, interview techniques, professional dress and appearance, interpersonal skills, and technical skills in their practicum placement locations. Students who wish to…

#Certification opportunity: Certification exams offered based on industry partners’ needs. This course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in an unpaid arrangement appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students will demonstrate proper job search procedures, interview techniques, professional dress and appearance, interpersonal skills, and technical…