Canada's fast-growing tourism and hospitality industry have given rise to an increase in employment opportunities in these fields. Hotels, accommodation and food and beverage services are all growth areas of this industry in Canada and around the world.
Vancouver Career College's Hospitality Management program provides the training you need to enter this fast-paced industry. The program covers hospitality computer systems, staff management, housekeeping management, human resource management, and front of house procedures. Students gain first-hand hospitality experience as part of a practicum.
In addition to their Hospitality Management Diploma, graduates of this program will be certified in BC Food Safe, Serving It Right, and an American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) Diploma.
Admission Requirements
*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.
Vancouver Career College provides hands-on training that will get you job-ready.
In addition to learning career-oriented skills, students learn how to get a job in their chosen profession. Our Employment Services department will assist the graduate in resume writing, as well as preparing for job interviews. Our staff is sensitive to current job market trends and the needs of employers in each local market. Our graduates receive guidance and training to use career tools that help job seekers build a better resume and cover letter, manage an online portfolio, hone interviewing skills, and develop a personal brand online. Students will have the use of a computer lab which has unlimited Internet access, as well as job search resources. Facilitators will also be made available to advise on job finding resources, interview skills and techniques and to carry out mock interviews. This course also looks at the planning, preparation, execution, and follow-up stages of an interview:
-How people find jobs
-Employer expectations
-Presenting an enthusiastic attitude
-Focusing on the right job and the hidden job market
-Transferrable skills
-Thank you letters
-Effective telemarketing
-Handling objections, self-confidence, and self-esteem
-Individual counselling and coaching
This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of reliable leadership and management methods for surviving and thriving in the midst of chaotic change. This course will assist future industry leaders in making valuable contributions to their organizations and, at the same time, enhance the personal satisfaction gained from their work lives.
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.