Hospitality, Tourism

Pathway 1: Lodging

Employees working in the Lodging pathway perform tasks related to the operation of lodging facilities and the care of guests who use these facilities, either through direct guest contact or the provision of background services that enhance the guest experience.

Sample Occupations

• Baggage Porters and Bellhops

• Concierges

• First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

• Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

• Lodging Managers

• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Pathway 2: Recreation, Amusements & Attractions

Employees looking for exciting and diverse work situations are best suited for the Recreation, Amusements, and Attractions pathway. The work is often demanding but never boring. Good customer service skills are essential for success. Employees must also understand what makes each operation unique. Technical skills are location-specific, and training is handled on the job.

Sample Occupations

• Amusement and Recreation Attendants

• Animal Trainers

• Athletes and Sports Competitors

• First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers

• Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

• Gambling Cage Workers

• Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

• Gambling Dealers

• Gambling Managers

• Motion Picture Projectionists

• Recreation Workers

• Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

• Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

Pathway 3: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services

Employees working in the Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services pathway perform a variety of tasks to maintain operations and promote guest services in eating and drinking establishments.

Sample Occupations

• Bakers

• Baristas

• Bartenders

• Chefs and Head Cooks

• Cooks, Fast Food

• Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

• Cooks, Private Household

• Cooks, Restaurant

• Cooks, Short Order

• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

• Dishwashers

• Fast Food and Counter Workers

• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

• Food Preparation Workers

• Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

• Food Service Managers

• Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

• Waiters and Waitresses

Pathway 4: Travel & Tourism

Employees in the Travel and Tourism pathway focus on the development, research, packaging, promotion, and delivery of a traveler's experiences. There is a broad range of jobs in this pathway. Employees may be involved in developing a heritage area for the enjoyment and education of visitors, creating guide books, planning trips and events, managing a customer's travel plans, or overseeing a huge urban convention center.

Sample Occupations

• Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks

• Tour Guides and Escorts

• Travel Agents

• Travel Guides