Copyright: 2020

Virginia Assignment Code: 8159

Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: N/A

Prerequisites: None

CTSO: DECA

Course Description:

Students with an interest in lodging management and operations develop specialized skills in the areas of human resources and supervision, marketing and public relations, sales, front-office functions, guest relations, communication, financial functions, food and beverage, housekeeping operations, security, and engineering. In addition, students gain a thorough understanding of the lodging industry and the career options available. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/hospitality-tourism/lodging-management/