Ministry Curriculum

Overview

Hospitality and tourism courses focus on the hospitality industry, the world’s largest employment sector. The courses prepare students to meet the challenges of this diverse industry by teaching them product preparation skills and by providing them with insight into tourism and travel. Hospitality and tourism education provides both a hands-on and theoretical approach to various facets of the industry. Students will have the opportunity to develop essential food preparation, presentation, and customer relations skills; will learn about event coordination and marketing strategies, human resources, and inventory procedures; and will examine the cultural and economic forces that drive tourism trends. Students will work with equipment, use procedures, and adhere to health and safety regulations that are standards in the hospitality industry. They
will acquire a foundation of skills and knowledge that will prepare them for both postsecondary education and careers.