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Hospitality & Event Management


Check out the Hospitality & Event Management Intro Video!

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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.
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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.

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Career Opportunities

  • Public Relations
  • Event Planning
  • Advertising
  • Marketing
  • Technical Writing
  • Sports and Entertainment Promotions
  • Hospitality Manager
  • Guest Service Rpresentative
  • Hospitality & Event Coordinator
  • Wedding Planner
  • Catering Manager

Career Skills Developed

  • Hospitality Services
  • Collaboration & Problem Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Event Planning & Management
  • Promotion
  • Industry Networking

Program Highlights

  • Opportunity to earn Certification in Event Planning
  • Participation in the national technical organization SkillsUSA. 
  • Students plan, market, and organize many of the school events.​
  • ​Students will manage and facilitate the Academy Meeting Space.
Curriculum Plan

Suggested Skill set

  • Verbal Communication
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Organization​
  • Public Speaking
  • Problem Solving
  • Delegation
  • Dependability​
  • Professionalism
  • Project Management
  • Time Management

Reserve Our Academy Meeting Space!

The Academy Meeting Space is a business conference space that can be scheduled through our Hospitality and Event Management program. The space provides the latest in technology eqipment and the option of having your event fully catered by our Culinary Arts program. Please consider booking our space for your next meeting event by completing our Academy Meeting Space Request form. Simply click the button link below for this form. If you have any questions, please contact us at swcaevent@gmail.com or call Kevin Crabtree at 614.801.3429. In addition, please note the calendar for availabilty.
Meeting Space Request Form

Request Form

Additional Features

  • Work Based Learning 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.
Apply Today!

Hear from the Instructor!

Click HERE for the Slides.

Below is a Halloween Event organized and hosted by the Hospitality and Event Management program working in conjunction with the Culinary Arts program.
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