Lodging Management

Lodging Management is a one-year program for high school juniors or seniors seeking careers in the management or operation of resorts, hotels, motels, casinos, theme parks, and other, diverse businesses. Students gain hands-on, real-world knowledge, learning both on campus and at area businesses. They also earn college credit and may earn high school credit for integrated English and/or math.

Lodging Management is endorsed by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the NYS Hospitality & Tourism Association, allowing students to earn national certification as Certified Rooms Division Specialists. To achieve certification, students must complete 160 hours during the school year or during the summer.

Students who complete Lodging Management are well prepared for success in the educational and employment arenas. Juniors completing Lodging Management may continue their studies through Career & Tech programs such as Culinary Arts & Hospitality Technology or International Virtual Business, an exciting new program opening in Fall 2007.

Seniors completing Lodging Management may continue their studies at the college level at two- or four-year postsecondary programs or enter higher level, managerial positions in the field.

Career Opportunities:
Certified Rooms Division Specialist
Guest services agent
Reservations clerk or manager
Front office manager
Catering sales manager
Sales & marketing manager or representative
Food & beverage directorBanquet assistant
Rooms specialistFront desk clerk
Chief engineer
General manager

Additional career information may be found at www.ei-ahla.org/high_school_program.asp or www.nyshta.org .

Units of Study:
Business management organization & structure
The front office
Reservations
Night audit
Housekeeping management & engineering
Leadership & management
Marketing & sales
Food & beverage service
Banquets & catering
Integrated math
Integrated English

College articulations:
Schenectady County Community College (SCCC)/ University in the High School: 6 college credit hours
Johnson & Wales University: 4.5 trimester credits
SUNY Cobleskill - 12 credits
Paul Smith’s College: 12 credits

Prerequisites:
- On target to complete11th grade requirements so student can enroll as a senior, or completion of year one of Culinary Arts & Hospitality as a junior.
-  Overall grade point average of 80 or higher.
-  Record of positive attendance and behavior.
-  Ability to work well with others in a professional environment.
-  Completion of program application.

Professional requirements:
-  Business attire (tie and dress shirt, pants and shoes for men; dress pants or skirt and shoes for women)
-  Chef and dining room uniform

Colleges also articulating through national Lodging Management program:
Buffalo State College
Columbus State Community College
Cypress College Hotel, Restaurant, Culinary Arts
Georgia State University
Iowa State University
Laurel Business Institute
National Park Community College
North Carolina Central University
Oklahoma State University-School for Hotel & Restaurant Management
University of New Orleans
Virginia State University
Widener University, Chester, PA

Portfolio:
Students create a portfolio for presentation to teachers, peers, administrators and/or industry professionals. The portfolio includes employability information and exemplary work in communication and technical skills which the student has created during the school year.

• Can earn valuable, national certification.
• Gain real-world experience through job shadowing and paid summer internships.
• Learn alongside peers who share their interests and dreams.
• Apply academics within the context of something they enjoy.
• Experience the world of lodging and hospitality hands-on at area businesses.
• Are informed about scholarship opportunities and options for further study and professional growth.

Application:

Students interested in Lodging Management are required to complete an application and interview process. Download:
Lodging Management Application

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Scholarships:
Scholarships for students completing the program are available through the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation.