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Hospitality & Tourism

Hospitality & Tourism

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Hospitality and tourism workers help people enjoy vacations and entertainment activities. You might work at a restaurant, resort, sports arena, theme park, museum, or hotel. 

For example, you might manage operations of a college cafeteria, guide high school students on a trip to Spain, or rent equipment at a recreation center.

Education Pathway

Middle School CTE Courses
  • Fundamentals of Culinary Careers (BTMS)
High School CTE Courses
  • Culinary Arts (FPCHS, MHS)
Postsecondary Certificates

  • Baking and Pastry Arts 

  • Dietetic Management & Supervision 

  • Hospitality and Tourism

 
 
Associate Degrees
  • Culinary Management 
  • Hospitality Management 
  • Culinary Arts
Bachelor Degrees
  • Hospitality Supervision and Management 
  • Event Management 
  • Restaurant and Foodservice Management 
  • Food Service Systems 
  • Entertainment Management
Industry Certifications

  • ServSafe*

  • ProStart*

*Counts toward college credit in these programs: 
3 credits in Culinary Management

Clubs and Activities to Explore
  • Junior Achievement
  • 4H
  • Cook Meals at Home 
  • Work Part Time at a Restaurant
  • Assist in Event Plans

Career Possibilities

  • Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

  • Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

  • Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishments.

  • Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

  • Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

  • Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

  • Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.