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Standard 5: Objective 2 Travel and Tourism. Careers and Education. Education. There are many educational programs and opportunities for those wishing to pursue training the hospitality and tourism industry: 4 year Bachelor’s Degrees (College) Community College Specialty Schools
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Standard 5: Objective 2Travel and Tourism Careers and Education
Education • There are many educational programs and opportunities for those wishing to pursue training the hospitality and tourism industry: • 4 year Bachelor’s Degrees (College) • Community College • Specialty Schools • On-the-Job Training
Possible Four-Year Degrees • Hotel and Lodging Management • Restaurant and Foodservice Management • Travel and Tourism Management • Leisure/Sports Management • Hospitality Management • Hotel and Restaurant Management
Community College Options • Hotel and Restaurant Management • Travel and Tourism • Culinary Programs • Hospitality and Tourism Management • Chef Apprentice • Dietetic Technician • Food Service/Restaurant Management
Specialty School Options • Certification: Authorization stating that one has fulfilled requirements to work in a certain field or career. There are many certifications, including: • Certified Hotel Administrator • Certified Lodging Manager • Certified Food and Beverage Executive • Certified Hospitality Sales Professional • Certified Hospitality Educator
On-the-Job Training • Apprenticeship: educational, hands-on experience working at a business with an experienced employee. May be paid or unpaid. • Many businesses in the hospitality and tourism industry offer hands-on training.
Resources • Using the web is a great way to find potential employers. You can also get help with resumes, interviews and more! • Some possible sites include: • Careerbuilder.com • Headhunter.net • Monster Board • Americanjobs.com • Jobweb.org