Hospitality/Tourism Management

Hospitality/Tourism (H/T) Management is divided into four areas of study directly related to the hospitality industry, Customer Service, Business Management, Restaurant/Tourism/Travel and Computer Training. The scope of the shop program is geared to the operation to the public restaurant (Skyline Bistro), Conference Center and Outside Event Planning. Within this premise course work encompasses operational strategies, in the areas of marketing/advertising, budgeting, finances, purchasing, pricing, employee relations, customer relations and management. There is exterior focus on the travel and tourism aspect of studies through the use of Smart Board presentations, projects, and class trips. Computer training is ongoing within the related theory and shop areas. CPR training and sanitation certification are a fundamental requirement during the students senior year.

Opportunities

Through-out the four year period all students participate in various activities. H/T performs diverse forms of community service, ranging in scope from working with the Dennis Leary Foundation (Established by Dennis Leary to help area Fire Departments acquire equipment) to working the hospitality areas of the Deutcshe Bank Championship. Students in the freshman  and sophomore class participate in catering and servicing various events in and around the city of Worcester. Students in the junior and senior class assist the city in servicing such events as the Worcester Road Race, Career day and the Worcester all-American City Weekend and also provide their class with expertise in planning dances and proms.

Participating Co-op/Internship programs include:

• The Beechwood Hotel
• Neet Events Inc.
• Piccadilly Pubs
• Marriott Hotel
• DCU Center
• Med City

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Hotels/Inns/Motels