May 9, 2014
Tourism and hospitality areas such as hotel and restaurant general
management, human resources, sales and marketing, convention services
coordination, tour coordination, food and beverage, housekeeping, hotel
financial management all require professionals with a distinct set of
skills that includes knowledge of administration.
At Centennial College's Hospitality and Tourism Administration students
gain "…a mixture of the hospitality side, where you get to learn how the
hotel operates from scratch … After that, you get to learn how the
tourism industry operates, says grad Lexina. "Of course you can get a
job. When I graduated, I had a job two weeks after graduation."
Lexina's testimonial is backed by stats. As Canada's largest employment
sector, tourism and hospitality boasts revenues in excess of $61
billion, employing over 1.6 million Canadians from coast to coast.
Here is a closer look as to how Centennial College prepares students for the field in three years.
- Students are admitted at three points throughout the year.
- UNWTO TedQual fully accredits the offering.
- Courses cover a full range of business practices in marketing, human
resources, finance and industry operations. What sets this training
apart is that topics are covered in a way that applies to the entire
hospitality and tourism field.
- Among specific topics that students study are: dimensions of
tourism, beverage knowledge and bartending, theory of food, world
geography for tourism, kitchen and dining room practices, presenting and
communicating effectively, customer relationship management, groups and
incentives, issues in hospitality and tourism, hospitality and tourism
entrepreneurship and more.
- Some classes are carried out in living labs that offer students hands-on practice.
- Centennial College's Progress Campus features a full service
hospitality management centre, an onsite conference centre and
state-of-the-art computer labs.
- In addition to on-campus training, students also partake in a field placement that lasts 15 weeks.
- The final semester placement provides significant work experience in
approved jobs within the hospitality and tourism industry, enabling
students to relate classroom theory to real world scenarios, while
adding another facet to their career grounding. As such, students come
to better understand the dynamics of the industry, increase their
knowledge of industry practices and gain a competitive advantage of
experience in the job market.
Those who wish to continue their education in tourism and hospitality administration
may do so seamlessly thanks to Centennial College's standing in the
community and educational partnerships. These partnerships allow
graduates to apply academic credit towards further study and include:
Athabasca University, International Hotel Management Institute
(Switzerland), Vancouver Island University, University of Calgary,
University of Guelph, University of New Brunswick, University of South
Carolina (U.S.A.) and Royal Roads University (B.C.).
If, however, graduates wish to launch their careers, they may do so with
reputable companies. Among the companies that previously hired
Centennial College grads are: Tourism Toronto, Starwood Hotels &
Resorts, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels & Resorts,
Wyndham International, Choice International and SIR Corp.
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
May 9, 2014
Dietary technicians are responsible for planning menus and preparing
food for people with special nutritional needs under the supervision of
dietitians. They apply the knowledge of normal and special nutrition and
supervise food preparation and distribution, following standard
recipes, production procedures and established standards.
In addition to this, they are also expected to practice in accordance
with the code of ethics of the appropriate professional association and
supervise... Continue reading...
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May 9, 2014
The job of firefighter is complex. It involves not only extinguishing
hazardous fires that threaten property and civilian or natural
populations but also rescuing people from dangerous situations, like
collapsed or burning buildings.
Today, many fire departments require or prefer applicants who have completed a firefighter program
prior to applying. Centennial College's Pre-service Firefighter
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May 9, 2014
Jobs providing for the needs of infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and
school-age children are not going to diminish in near future. In fact,
there is a huge demand for qualified and experienced professionals who
are able to provide an enriched learning environment to children. Most
parents, who cannot be with their children during working hours, utilize
the services of day care schools, drop-in centres, child care centres and nursery schools to take care of their children.
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Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
May 9, 2014
There are questions you can ask yourself to determine if a certain field
is for you. Those interested in developmental service work should ask
themselves questions such as: Do you have an interest in helping others?
Do you like to work with other people? Is working as part of a team
something you enjoy? Do you have a caring attitude? Is social justice
and social change an area of interest? If you answered ‘yes' to these
questions, this field may be for you.
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Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
May 6, 2014
Did you know that Centennial College offers a very wide range of programs in various areas to ensure that anyone looking for a practical education that will impress employers can achieve his or her goals? Whether you're interested in training for your current or future career, earning transfer credits for university studies, or just pursuing your interests, Centennial College can help you reach your goals. The school offers more than 100 full-time programs, more than 160 part-time programs an... Continue reading...
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
May 6, 2014
So you're debating going to college or university. College appeals to you because you want the hands-on experience for which it is known. Meanwhile, obtaining an undergrad is also something you want to get out of your education. Why not combine the benefits of both?
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Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
April 28, 2014
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Distance Learning, as it is known, is actually... Continue reading...
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
April 28, 2014
At Centennial College, no matter what program you choose to attend, you will study in classrooms that are outfitted to your offering and include tools of the trade to ensure you are ready for this field.
This Community College offers a very unique layout to students, with four main campuses scattered across the east end of the city. Each campus houses one or two Schools of Study and boasts classrooms that are fully equipped to offer students a hands-on experience. Here is a closer look at eac... Continue reading...
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
April 23, 2014
We often hear people say, "It's never too late to go back to school." And the statement is actually quite accurate. That's because, increasingly, post-secondary institutions are including options that cater to mature students who are seeking either to advance their career, change careers all together or gain an education that will allow them to transition from having a job to a fulfilling career.
Known as Continuing Education, this option has actually been around for sometime. What has evolve... Continue reading...
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