Hospitality & tourism cluster

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Tourism & Travel Services Management Pathway
Employees in the Travel and Tourism pathway focus on the development research packaging promotion and delivery of a traveler's experiences. There is a broad range of jobs in this pathway. Employees may be involved in developing a heritage area for the enjoyment and education of visitors, creating guide books, planning trips and events, managing a customer’s travel plans or overseeing a huge urban convention center.  

Hotel Management Pathway
People who work in the Hotel Management Pathway perform tasks related to the operation of lodging facilities and the care of guests who use these facilities, either through direct D. Pathway Knowledge and Skills C. Cluster (Foundation) Knowledge and Skills guest contact or the provision of background services that enhance the guest experience.

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management Pathway
Employees looking for exciting and diverse work situations are best suited for the Recreation, Amusements and Attractions pathway. The work is often demanding but never boring. Good customer service skills are essential for success. Employees must also understand what makes each operation unique. Technical skills are locationspecific, and training is handled on the job.

Cooking & Related Culinary Arts Pathway
People who work in Cooking and Related Culinary Arts Pathways perform a variety of tasks to maintain operations and promote guest services in eating and drinking establishments.
Available at Belvidere High School, Belvidere North High School, Byron High School, Harlem High School, Hononegah High School, North Boone High School, and WInnebago High School
(soon available in RPS205)

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hospitality & tourism occupations

No education requirements
Most jobs in these careers have no training or experience requirements; some might require a high school diploma

• Amusement and Recreation Attendants
• Baristas
• Cooks, Fast Food
• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
• Dishwashers
• Fast Food and Counter Workers
• Food Preparation Workers
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

High school diploma
Most jobs in these careers require a diploma and some previous work experience.

• Animal Trainers
• Athletes and Sports Competitors
• Baggage Porters and Bellhops
• Bakers
• Bartenders
• Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
• Cooks, Restaurant
• Cooks, Short Order
• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
• First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
• First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
• Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
• Food Service Managers
• Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
• Gambling Cage Workers
• Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
• Gambling Dealers
• Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
• Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
• Motion Picture Projectionists
• Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
• Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
• Waiters and Waitresses

Experience or associate’s degree
Most jobs in these careers require community or technical college training, related work experience, or an associate’s degree.

• Concierges
• Chefs and Head Cooks
• Cooks, Private Household
• Gambling Managers
• Tour Guides and Escorts
• Travel Agents
• Travel Guides
• Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Bachelor’s degree
Most jobs in these careers require a four-year degree and often require related experience.

• Lodging Managers
• Recreation Workers

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Pathway information provided by the Illinois State Board of Education. Occupation videos and links provided by careeronestop.com