What will students do in a hospitality and tourism major study?
A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
- Four hospitality and tourism major credits (check our Department tab under Hospitality)
- Three compulsory credits, one English credit, one math credit and one credit of either science, geography (tourism) or business studies tailored to include units focused on hospitality and tourism
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills (also available; 3 cooperative education credits and 4 cooperative education credits) preferably in grade 12 semester 2.
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector (field trips)
- 6 free certifications and training programs/courses in first aid, CPR, hazardous materials (WHMIS), customer service, basic tourism service and food handlers certification
- Essential skills and work habits required in the sector.
What are the future career paths for a hospitality and tourism major?
For hospitality and tourism majors, possible careers include:
- Apprenticeship – butcher, baker, cook, chef, cheese maker, fishmonger, special events coordinator
- College – cook, baker, chef, recipe developer, food writer, food photographer/stylist, agriculture, food service manager, kitchen designer, sommelier, culinary tour guide; sports/fitness trainer; sports manager; coaching.
- University – nutritionist, dietician, biotechnology researcher, food sciences, health inspector, hotel/resort manager.
- Workplace – crop farmer, hotel customer services, bartending, waitstaff, food distribution services, grocery store services, caterer, cook, baker.
For applications see:
Ms Arima in the Hospitality Department (Rm 154)
Ms Pavlic Trias in Guidance