HTE 125 - Professional Development in the Hospitality Industry

Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Description
In this course, students enhance career and professional development skills to become competitive in the tourism, hospitality and event industries. Reflective, reflexive and critical analysis of personal, academic and professional development are included. Students develop skills, attributes and prospects for employment in these competitive industries. Emphasis is placed on employer needs in tourism, hospitality and events sectors.

Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, the student will:

Build skills for employability in tourism, hospitality and events industries.
Analyze personal and professional development.
Define personal and professional career strategies.
Describe the role of professional organizations in continuing education, professional development and career advancement.
Formulate strategies for preparing for career development.
Complete a career development portfolio.
Research resources for professional development.

Listed Topics

Job search strategies, techniques and skills
Resumé and cover letter writing
Interviewing
Portfolio development
Strategies to attain career success within the hospitality industry
Industry specific career resources

Reference Materials
Textbooks/materials as deemed appropriate by the instructor

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Communication

Approved By: Dr Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/13/2023
Last Reviewed: 3/13/2023

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