Our program is designed to deliver the hands-on skills, experiential learning and contacts to be successful in the industry: The opportunity to travel to a global destination and experience the growing volunteer tourism business niche. Leadership and practical skills needed to work in, manage and operate the accommodation, food & beverage, recreation & entertainment, transportation and travel services divisions of the hospitality and tourism industry Access to leading national employers such as Marriott, Fairmont, Hilton, Sheraton, Trump, Delta and Holiday Inn as well as local partners Work placement that complements in-class studies and provides practical experience, career opportunities and industry connections A comprehensive variety of courses relevant to the industry delivered by industry professionals An optimum blend of hands-on experience, theory, field trips, and computer simulation exercises

The tourism and hospitality sector has been regaining ground with a stronger dollar and focus on local hospitality and tourism experiences as well as international travel experiences. Tourism is projected to directly support 120 million jobs by 2021, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. Increasingly, large employers are rotating hospitality workers in various sectors within the industry; it’s a good time for graduates to get started in their careers. Our relevant and comprehensive training provides graduates with many choices when it comes to career paths. This could include employment with national hotel chains or with local resorts, clubs, restaurants or banquet facilities. The airline and cruise ship industries also regularly hire our grads. Our grads enter the workforce and advance to supervisory and management positions in a variety of functions including: Front Office Sales and Marketing Banquets, Catering, and Restaurants Meetings/Special Events Housekeeping Cruise lines Recreation and Entertainment Tourism Services