Title: Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation (16001-36)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Balancing Work and Family
  Analyze the meaning of work and the meaning of family.
  Compare how families affect work life and how work life affects families.
  Identify strategies for balancing work and family roles.
Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of the Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Industries
  Cite historical events in the development of the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries and their influence on the present.
  Research the leaders and innovators who shaped the modern hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries.
  Identify global and local economic issues and trends that affect the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries.
  Research the effects of the hospitality industry on local, state, national, and global economies.
  Define the products and services of the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries.
  Identify safety, security, and environmental awareness issues.
  Research energy efficiency, conservation, sustainability, and green technology issues.
  Analyze the influence of technological advancements.
  Predict future outcomes based on current trends in the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries.
Exploring Recreation and Leisure Industries
  Identify recreation and leisure programs and events.
  Research recreation and leisure opportunities and organizations that promote them.
Exploring the Travel and Tourism Industry
  Define the travel and tourism industry.
  Plan a trip from the planner's side and from the provider's side.
  Compare modes of transportation.
Exploring the Lodging and Food and Beverage Industries
  Compare classifications of lodging accommodations.
  Plan the guest cycle of service at a lodging accommodation.
  Describe the food and beverage industry.
Exploring Career Skills for the Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Industries
  Identify the importance of professionalism, professional appearance, and hygiene practices in the industry.
  Explain the importance of professional communication skills to the hospitality industry.
  Investigate careers in the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries.
  Define career opportunities in hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries.
  Research education and training requirements for entry-level, technical, and professional jobs in the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries.
  Write a personal career plan.
  Prepare a résumé and a job application.
  Participate in a mock job interview, including a group interview.
  Prepare a portfolio.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8259_Student Competency Record_2024.xlsx
  8259 Printable Version with Standards Correlations
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