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Hospitality Management

The Hospitality Management program prepares individuals to understand and apply the administrative and practical skills needed for supervisory and managerial positions in hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, institutions, and clubs.

At a Glance

Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities for those with a Hospitality Management Degree are:

  • Loss Prevention Managers
  • Food Service Managers
  • Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
  • First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
  • Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

Employment opportunities in the tourism sector of industry are favorable and growing at a steadier pace than other industries due to tourism’s direct and indirect effect on community jobs growth.

Earning potential begins at an average of $30,000 per year.

To learn more about employment outlooks and working environment in the Accounting field, visit CCC&TI’s Career Coach site for the following programs:

Associate Degree: Hospitality Management

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Graduates of the hospitality management program at CCC&TI receive an Associate of applied Science degree. Course work includes guest services, leadership, management, restaurant operations, lodging operations, marketing, sanitation, food preparation, food and beverage management, technical support and sales, customer service, and other critical areas. This foundation should qualify them for management trainee or entry-level supervisory positions in:

  • food and lodging operations
  • conference centers
  • resorts and spas
  • entertainment venues
  • travel organizations
  • vineyards


CCC&TI offers following educational program in this area:

Please review the Admission Requirements for the Hospitality Management program.

Mission & Intent

The intent of the Hospitality Management Program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is to prepare graduates for entry-level supervisory and management trainee roles through completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree and attainment of industry-recognized credentials, including the ManageFirst Professional® (MFP) Credential and food safety certification. Graduates demonstrate competency in guest services, leadership, hospitality operations, food and beverage management, marketing, and customer service, qualifying them for employment across diverse hospitality settings.

Hospitality Mission Statement. Our mission is to provide rigorous, experience-driven hospitality education that equips students with practical skills, professional confidence, and a passion for service. We foster ethical leadership and continuous learning, preparing graduates for meaningful and responsible careers across the hospitality and tourism sectors.

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Corey Hooks
Director, Culinary, Catering, and Hospitality
Instructor
Culinary Arts
Public Services and Transportation
Office: Caldwell–K–116 Work Phone: 828.759.8189