WHAT JOBS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE TOURISM & EVENT MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY?

• event planning & coordination
• managing dining/foodservices, banquets and conventions
• sales & marketing
• adventure tourism management/guides
• cruise ship personnel
• human resources
• resort/hotel management, guest services, concierge

WHAT DO I NEED TO START?

• entering grade 11 or 12
• strong interest in working with the public
• effective interpersonal and communication skills

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• post-secondary training without the tuition fee
• scholarship opportunities
• 16 graduation credits
• up to 120 hours of work experience
• preferential admission and/or course credits at Douglas College
• building connections with industry employers
• Industry recognized certifications:
  1. Food Safe Level 1
  2. Serving it Right
  3. WorldHost Fundamentals
  4. Foundation of Workplace Safety

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?

• Burnaby Mountain Secondary on Mon, Tues and Thurs 12:30 – 3:40pm
• attend current school to complete other courses in the mornings

Please note that for the 2021-2022 School year, all Burnaby Schools will be running on a semestered system. This change will impact the schedules of our programs. See below for the current schedule:

• Burnaby Mountain, Semester 2 afternoons (period 3, 4, Y)
• Work Experience Semester 2

HOW DO I REGISTER?

• submit an application package
• participate in an interview