The ever-expanding travel and tourism industry continues to employ more people worldwide than any other business! A career in this constantly changing, dynamic industry offers many exciting rewards, opportunities and challenges for travel professionals.
The Travel and Tourism program combines practical hands-on computer training with class lectures about travel and tourism, so students can gain the best understanding of the field. They also learn Apollo and SABRE, the two main computer reservation systems used in Canadian travel agencies. Worldwide destinations are studied in all courses throughout the program, preparing graduates for an exciting career path that can take them around the world.
Admission Requirements
High school graduation or equivalent* OR mature student status**.
*From an English language teaching institution.
**19 years of age upon starting classes, and pass college's English admissions test.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
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Students will gain a better understanding of themselves through an exploration of their personal attributes, transferable skills and learning styles. This course will introduce techniques for time, conflict, and stress management and develop interpersonal communication skills. Fundamental study and motivation skills will be covered, preparing students to excel in their program of choice. Students will also prepare a professional resume and learn how to write effective cover letters.
This course builds on the skills learned in the Student Success Strategies course or its equivalent. It provides information on how to use the communication skills learned in order to make a successful presentation to a prospective employer. Students also learn how to uncover the hidden job market and identifyemployment opportunities. Self-assessment during this course allows students to identify their personal skills that are transferable to the work place and to describe these skills to a prospective employer. Students may be videotaped during a mock interview and will participate in the analysis of their performance in the “interview”.