The tourism industry presents many advantages for employees because it offers a selection of well over 400 occupations. Tourism jobs also tend to provide plenty of opportunities for advancement, widely transferable skills, and ongoing training.
The SHSM–Hospitality and Tourism enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry-level position in the workplace. Depending on local circumstances, this SHSM may be designed to have a particular focus – for example, on tourism or hospitality.
Schools that offer this SHSM:- Goderich District Collegiate Institute
- Mitchell District High School
- Stratford Northwestern Secondary School
| Apprenticeship Training | College |
|---|---|
| Baker | Accommodation Service Manager |
| Butcher & Meat Cutter | Conference & Event Planner |
| Chef | Food Service |
| Cook | Hotel/Resort Manager |
| Special Events Coordinator | Restaurant & Food Service Manager |
| Tourism Information Officer | |
| Travel Counselor | |
| University | Workplace |
| Dietician | Executive Housekeeper |
| Food Bacteriologist | Food & Beverage Server |
| Nutritionist | Food Counter Attendant & Kitchen Helper |
| Public & Environmental Health Officer | Food Stylist |
| Public Relations & Communications | Hotel/Front Desk Clerk |
| Hotel Valet | |
| Purser & Flight Attendant | |
| Receptionist & Front Desk Clerk | |
| Reservation Agent | |
| Sales Representative – Wine, Food, Wholesale | |
| Ticket Agent | |
| Tour & Travel Guide | |
| Tourist Information Clerk |