Publisher's Synopsis
Themes: CTE Handbook, Hospitality, Tourism. Omari is the front desk clerk at a large hotel. He loves greeting guests and talking to them about the city. Across the street, his sister Zara is a server at a trendy restaurant. She enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Downtown, their cousin Jelani sells concessions at a sports arena. He enjoys the energy of the crowds. What do Omari, Zara, and Jelani have in common? They all work in hospitality and tourism. This book explores job opportunities in this field. Help students navigate their plans for life after high school with the CTE Journeys Handbooks. These handbooks explore careers, with a deep focus on opportunities that do not require a degree from a traditional four-year college program. The books dig into rewards and challenges facing different fields, types of roles in specific industries, and the skills and interests that will benefit those considering each career path. Education and training requirements are included, along with next steps to support readers in moving forward in a specific field. Real-world scenarios help students understand typical days in different roles. An extensive glossary is included to help students build career-related vocabulary. Each handbook is approximately 120 pages.
