Career and College Prep

Hospitality & Tourism

Serving Up Skills for the Future

If your child loves helping others, exploring new places, or dreams of working in travel or food service, this field is a great fit. They can build valuable skills in areas like hotel management, event planning, and restaurant and food service management while preparing for industry-recognized certifications.1 It’s a great way for them to turn their passion for making people feel welcome into a rewarding career.

Which pathway is offered?

Culinary Arts — In this pathway, your child will build the foundational skills needed for a future in the food service industry. They’ll learn kitchen safety and sanitation, practice basic knife skills, explore menu planning, and develop food preparation skills — all while discovering the joy of cooking and creating.

What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?2

Career opportunities in this field include:

  • Food & beverage manager
  • Kitchen manager
  • Catering manager
  • Dining room supervisor
  • Baker
  • Caterer
  • Cook
  • Pastry chef
  • Server
  • Host
  • Product demonstrator
Culinary arts student working

1Many Microsoft® Office certificates can be earned after completing one course. Other certificates require more classes to better prepare students, and students who participate in the program for at least two years will receive further preparation for certification testing.
2Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications after a student graduates from high school.