RISING 9th-11th Graders: Interested in a career in Hospitality and Tourism Management? Join our webinar where we will discuss course offerings, scheduling options, industry certifications, internships, and college opportunities. Attendees will hear from current students and tourism industry professionals. Register today!
Jump-start your career in the field of Hospitality and Tourism. The first completely virtual program of hospitality and tourism, offering the ultimate in flexibility for on-the-job training through experiences and internships. In this program, students learn all about the Hospitality and Tourism industry, how to manage and run a business, and network with industry experts.
Program Highlights:
- This course is available to ANY high school student, even if they are already enrolled in a program of emphasis or magnet program at another high school.
- All courses are virtual and are in eCampus with optional in-person experiences.
- Face to Face opportunities include field trips, internships, competitions, and guest speakers.
- Students have the opportunity to earn industry certifications as well as credit at Seminole State College.
- Students may take these courses as a “7th-period elective” either on campus/off campus OR as an 8th-period elective.
Program Overview:
Course 1: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism--Register
Open for students in 9-11th grade; seniors may be eligible, pending space available
Do you love to travel? Do you enjoy making people smile? Are you intrigued by the idea of working in an industry of fun? Have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes to make the magic happen when you’re on vacation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the class for you! This year-long, entry-level class is the first course in the Program of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and it is required before students can enroll in subsequent courses in the Hospitality and Tourism program. This course aims to introduce students to the skills necessary for success in the hospitality and tourism industry. This course gives students an overview of various facets of the hospitality industry and some of the many potential careers within the industry. Students will also have the opportunity to learn hospitality and tourism terminology and the industry's mathematical, economic, marketing, and sales fundamentals. Students can earn a professional industry certification in either Guest Service Gold Tourism, Front Desk, or Executive Housekeeping. Students will take an exam to earn the certification of their choice from these options. Students can earn 3 credits toward Seminole State College’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Program if they meet the necessary requirements.
College Credit Opportunity: Seminole State College HFT1000 (if requirements are met)
Certification Opportunity: Guest Service Gold Tourism, Front Desk, or Executive Housekeeping
Course 2: Technology for Hospitality and Tourism
Open for students in 10-12th grade
How has the evolution of technology impacted the hospitality and tourism industry, and how is the industry using technology to propel itself into the future? How can technology be used to prepare for a career in the hospitality and tourism industry? This year-long course is the second course in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program. It is designed to introduce computer technology and to develop entry-level skills for computer-related careers in the hospitality & tourism industry. Students will learn how technology in the industry has evolved and how the industry continues to innovate. Students taking this course will have the opportunity to earn the Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) industry certification at the end of the course. The ESB certification validates that students have foundation-level knowledge in entrepreneurship and small business management. Students will take the Entrepreneurship and Small Business exam.
Certification Opportunity: Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism (can be taken concurrently with this course)
Course 3: Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management
Open for students in 11-12th grade
In a world of social media and highly targeted advertising, businesses need to stay ahead of the curve and align their messages with the values of their customers. How does a business get consumers’ attention amongst all the noise? How can a business sustain customer loyalty? This year-long course is the third course in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program. This course aims to provide students with necessary career-specific instruction in hospitality and tourism marketing management. Students will learn sales and management techniques, marketing principles, and entrepreneurship skills necessary to succeed in the hospitality and tourism industry. This course incorporates marketing and management principles and procedures of the hospitality and tourism industry and employment qualifications and opportunities. Students taking this course will have the opportunity to earn the CIW Social Media Strategist and ServSafe industry certifications at the end of the course. Students will take the Social Media Strategist exam as well as the ServSafe: Food Protection Manager exam.
Certification Opportunity: ServSafe and CIW Social Media Strategist
Prerequisites: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism, Technology for Hospitality and Tourism Management (can be taken concurrently with this course)
Course 4: Entrepreneurship
Open for students in 12th grade
Are you interested in working in travel and tourism, but you also want the flexibility of making decisions and controlling your own destiny? Do you aspire to be an industry leader by owning your own business? This year-long course is the fourth course in the Program of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the academic and technical preparation to pursue high-demand and high-skill careers in hospitality-related industries. In addition, this course is designed so that performance standards meet employer expectations, enhancing the employability of students. Students taking this course will have the opportunity to earn the Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) industry certification at the end of the course. The ESB certification validates that students have foundation-level knowledge in entrepreneurship and small business management. Students will take the Entrepreneurship and Small Business exam.
Certification Opportunity: Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) (this certification will change for the 26-27 school year)
Prerequisites: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism, Technology for Hospitality and Tourism Management, Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management.
Unique Experiences Each Semester:
- Behind the Scenes at Local Events
- Tour Local Airports, Restaurants, Businesses and Hotels
- Job Shadowing in the Industry
- Paid and Unpaid Internships
Partnership with SSC:
Students who pass a placement test offered by SSC may earn credit towards the SSC Hospitality Program.
News Highlights:
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