Research could include advanced educational training available in high school, including dual enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as postsecondary options, such as two- or four-year colleges, technical schools, specialized certifications, high-quality work-based learning, and professional conferences and workshops.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Which Virginia postsecondary institutions offer courses or degrees in travel and tourism-related fields? What specific majors are offered by these schools?
- What postsecondary educational opportunities exist in the travel and tourism industry besides traditional college courses?
- Why is it important to plan one’s high school program to facilitate the ideal career trajectory?
- Why is it important to job shadow when possible?
- How can industry-sponsored conferences help students and job seekers?