This cluster introduces students to management, marketing and operation of

restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation and travel

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Sample Occupations:

Restaurant, food

service, lounge, casino,

coffee shop, or catering

owner, operator or

manager

Hotel, motel, resort, or

bed and breakfast

owner, operator or

manager

Tour company owner,

operator or manager

Meeting and convention

planner

Interpreter or translator

Tourism and travel

services marketing

manager

4 Career Pathways

within the cluster:

1.Lodging

2. Recreation, Amusement

and Attractions

3. Travel and Tourism

4. Restaurants and Food

and Beverage Services

10 Fast-Growing Careers

Occupation % Growth New Jobs

(2006-2016) (2006-2016)

Interpreter and Translator 35.0% 244

Cook, Restaurant 34.0% 2,491

Host/Hostess, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 33.0% 12,534

Customer Service Representative 31.0% 12,534

Waiter/Waitress 31.0% 14,825

Food Preparation Worker 29.0% 1,853

First-Line Supervisor of Food Prep & Serving Workers 27.0% 2,741

Coach and Scout 24.0% 587

Concierge 23.0% 50

Amusement and Recreation Attendant 23.0% 1,203

This is a projection of 10 fast-growing careers in Hospitality & Tourism in Texas from the year 2006 to

2016 and the number of new jobs created in each occupation. Source: Texas Workforce Commission.

1. Which state is the 3rd most popu-

lar state among tourist according

to the Travel Industry Association

of America?

2. What is the top metropolitan area

for leisure travel in Texas?

3. In 2008, how many travelers did

Texas host from the U.S.?

4. ______ introduces Texas High

School Juniors and Seniors to the

food service industry.

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Principles of Hospitality & Tourism

Hotel Management

Hospitality Services

Travel & Tourism Management

Practicum in Hospitality & Tourism

Culinary Arts

Practicum in Culinary Arts

Career Preparation

Answers: 1) Texas 2) Dallas/Ft. Worth 3) 194 million 4) Prostart

Top-Paying Careers

Occupation Average Hourly Wages Athlete and Sports Competitor $52.50

Lodging Manager $27.54

Food Service Manager $25.87

Curator $21.51

Archivist $23.52

Meeting and Convention Planner $21.64

Set and Exhibit Designer $20.96

Self-Enrichment Teacher $19.09

Coach and Scout $18.16

Chef and Head Cook $17.94

This is a chart of hourly wages for 10 of the top-paying careers in the Hospitality & Tourism cluster in Texas. Source: Texas Workforce Commission.

Hospitality & Tourism— Q & A

Hospitality & Tourism —Courses in Alief

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Texas high schools offer a world of opportunities to build confidence, get experience, and

learn the basics of the Hospitality & Tourism industry.

Career preparation starts with mastering English, math, and other academic subjects. English

language skills and public speaking skills are crucial in Hospitality & Tourism careers.

Electives in Hospitality & Tourism usually fall into two areas at Texas high schools: hospitality

(also called hotel management), and culinary arts (sometimes called food production or res-

taurant management).

Many Texas high schools have courses that give students first hand experience in both areas.

Some high schools have hospitality programs that partner with a local hotel to give students

experience with working at a hotel. Some high schools also have student– run restaurants.

Students in the culinary classes often get the opportunity to be certified in ServSafe. This cer-

tificate certifies that students know basic sanitation and safety skills. (Source: Achievetexas.org)

For more information on courses in the Hospitality cluster in Alief, go to the Achieve Texas

Student Career Planner under the Student tab on the Alief homepage (www.aliefisd.net) .

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