HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
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Culinary Arts
Sims Academy students are able to build a strong foundation for their culinary careers through our dual enrollment partnership with Lanier Technical College. In this program, highly qualified instructors from Lanier Technical College teach students in the Career and Technical Education programs available to students through Sims Academy.
The Culinary Arts program prepares students for employment within many facets of the food service industry. Students will obtain technical skills training, focusing on food preparation, sanitation, nutrition, marketing, catering, management fundamentals, and work ethics.
The Prep Cook technical certificate of credit provides skills for entry into the food services preparation area as a prep cook. Topics include food services history, safety and sanitation, purchasing and food control, nutrition and menu development and design, along with the principles of cooking. Students who complete this certificate are positioned to earn several additional certificates that lead to a diploma or degree in Culinary Arts.
certification Information
This program prepares graduates to receive a Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) from Lanier Technical College, which qualifies them to work in this field:
- Prep Cook Certificate
These courses will also provide students with a jumpstart to their future diploma or degree-level studies.
COURSES
A graduation plan is available below. For specific information about how you can complete this program, please contact Sims Academy.
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 |
CUUL 1000 CUUL 1110 |
CUUL 1122 CUUL 1124 |
RESOURCES
Schools that offer majors related to the Culinary Arts and Food service Industry:
- Art Institute of Atlanta
- Athens Technical College
- Lanier Technical College
- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Tucker
- North Georgia Technical College
- Savannah Technical College
HOW MUCH CAN YOU MAKE STARTING OUT IN GEORGIA?
- Food Scientist/Technologist - $55,689
- Dietician /Nutritionist - $53,250
- Food Writer - $49,000
- Food Services Manager - $48,130
- Health Educator - $45,830
- Catering Manager - $43,128
- Food Stylist - $40,890
- Chefs and Head Cooks - $40,630
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Tourism is big business in Georgia, really big! The Tourism industry in Georgia is the 5th largest employer in the state with a total economic impact of $51.2 billion, supporting more than 400,000 jobs, or 10.2% of all payroll employment in Georgia.
PATHWAY COURSE & DESCRIPTIONS:
Course 1—Marketing Principles - 08.47400
Prerequisite: None
Marketing Principles is the foundational course for the Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism, Marketing and Management and Marketing Communications and Promotion Pathways. Marketing Principles addresses all the ways in which marketing satisfies consumer and business needs and wants for products and services. Students develop a basic understanding of Employability, Foundational and Business Administration skills, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Human Resources Management, Information Management, Marketing, Operations, Professional Development, Strategic Management, and Global Marketing strategies. Instructional projects with real businesses, work-based learning activities including School-Based Enterprises, and DECA application experiences should be incorporated in this course.
Course 2—Hospitality, Recreation, & Tourism Essentials - 08.45300
Prerequisite: Marketing Principles
The second course in this pathway will educate about trendy vacation destinations and how to choose the best lodging for business and leisure travelers. This course will examine the income opportunities associated with conventions, tradeshows, and entertainment events. Students will explore the lucrative career opportunities in the lodging, food, recreation, and transportation industries.
Course 3—Hospitality, Recreation, & Tourism Management - 08.45400
Prerequisite: Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Essentials
For this capstone course, an emphasis will be placed on the legal environment, human resources, diversity, and ethics from a management perspective. Strategies for growing and maintaining a profitable organization are the cornerstones of this course offering.
Career Opportunities:
- Front Office Manager
- Executive Housekeeper
- Director of Sales & Marketing
- Chief Engineer
- Director of Human Resources
- Rooms Division Manager
- Director of Security
- Controller
- Food & Beverage Director
- Resident Manager
- Director of Operations
- General Manager
- Regional Manager
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Corporate Management
- Lodging Management
- Owner/Franchisee
- Administrative Support
- Uniformed Services Support
- Communications Supervisor
- Front Desk Supervisor
- Reservations Supervisor
- Laundry Supervisor
- Room Supervisor
- Bell Captain
- Shift Supervisor
- Sales Professional
- Night Auditor
- Front Desk Employee
- Valet Attendant
- Bell Attendant
- Door Attendant
- Concierge
- PBX Operator
- Reservationist
- Guestroom Attendant
- Public Space Cleaner
- Laundry Attendant
- House Person
- Maintenance Worker
- Van Driver Executive Director
- Assistant Director
- Director of Tourism Development
- Director of Membership Development
- Director of Communications
- Director of Visitor Services
- Director of Sales
- Director of Marketing and Advertising
- Director of Volunteer Services
- Director of Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Market Development Manager
- Group Sales Manager
- Events Manager
- Sales Manager
- Destination Manager
- Convention Services Manager
- Heritage Tourism Developer
- Travel Agent (Commercial & Vacation)
- Event Planner
- Meeting Planner
- Special Events Producer
- Nature Tourism Coordinator
- Tour and Travel Coordinator
- Tourism Marketing Specialist
- Transportation Specialist
- Welcome Center Supervisor
- Visitor Center Counselor
- Tourism Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Tour Guide
- Tour Operator
- Motor Coach Operator
- Tour and Ticket Reservationist
- Interpreter
- Business-to-Business Salesperson
schools that offer majors related to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry:
- Georgia State University
- Gwinnett Technical College
- Kennesaw State University
- University of Georgia
HOW MUCH CAN YOU MAKE STARTING OUT IN GEORGIA?
- Marketing Manager - $118,000
- Promotion Manager - $93,000
- Lodging Manager - $55,000
- Food Services Manager - $60,000
- Catering Manager - $56,000
- Distribution Manager - $80,000
- Meeting Planner - $43,000
- Head Chef - $42,000
- Travel Agent - $35,000
What is FCCLA? Family , Career, & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is the student organization which accompanies the Family and Consumer Science courses. FCCLA is a community service-oriented organization that builds leadership qualities, promotes teamwork, and encourages family values. FCCLA also provides students with the opportunity to compete at the regional, state, and national level for scholarships and cash prizes. Georgia FCCLA | National FCCLA
DECA is the career and technical student organization for all marketing pathways. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Georgia DECA | National DECA
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