Hospitality and Event Management

Hospitality & Event Management

Program at a Glance

Hospitality and Event Management is a two year program designed to prepare students to enter the world of event planning and hospitality management. Students will develop skills in the fundamentals of the hospitality field, event and food planning, and management and operations. In a unique partnership with the SWCA Culinary Arts program, students will learn to organize and plan meetings and events, in addition to lab experiences focusing on the the day to day operations and management found in the hospitality industry.

Students will hone their skills in customer service, analyze risks and develop strategies for event management. Students will develop management skills and learn how to run the front office operations of the lodging, culinary, hospital and large business industries. Student will earn hands-on experience by managing and facilitating clients through the Academy Meeting Space located in the South-Western Career Academy. The Academy Meeting Space is a conference area completely furnished with the latest technology that outside community members can reserve through the program. Reservations can come as a catered event by the Culinary Arts program. For more information please email swcaevent@gmail.com.

Teamwork, problem solving, and collaboration are essential skills that will be developed over the course of the program. With opportunities to mentor and intern with business partners throughout the area, students will be able to get a real-world experience.

Career Opportunities

Public Relations
Event Planning
Advertising
Journalism
Social Media
Marketing
Grant Writing
Technical Writing
Sports and Entertainment Promotions
Government/Politics.
Media Planner

Career Skills Developed

Hospitality Services
Collaboration & Problem Solving
Media Arts Writing
Customer Service
Event Planning & Management
Promotion
Industry Networking

Program Highlights

Opportunity to earn Certification in Event Planning
Participation in the national technical organization BPA.
Students plan, market, and organize many of the school events.
Students choose, market, and sell spirit wear to the student body.
Students will manage and facilitate the Academy Meeting Space.

Academy Meeting Space

Additional Features

Early job placement opportunity during second semester of senior year.
On-Site professional experiences through mentoring opportunities.
Activities are both individual and team project-oriented.
Columbus State Community College allows up to 6 selected credits earned in this program at SWCA to be transferable to the college and applied toward a degree. The number of college credits are subject to change.

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South-Western City School District Career Tech

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