Hospitality Industry Practicum (HOSP 2507)

Students practice the necessary skills to be competitive in today’s hospitality employment market. In the first part of the course, students learn and apply strategies to prepare them for their practicums and the diverse workplace cultures found within the hospitality industry. Topics covered include goal setting development strategies for short and long-term career goals, personal strengths assessments, personal branding, networking, job search strategies, portfolio building, industry etiquette, and interviewing styles and techniques. In the second half of the course, students participate in an 8-week, industry-related practicum applying classroom theories, skills, resources, tools, and strategies to the workplace.