ASCEND Hospitality & Tourism Management

Preparing students for the exciting world of the travel industry

Our newest pathway, Hospitality & Tourism Management, is a vast industry where students can go in a multitude of directions such as hotels, restaurants, and airlines as well as catering, casinos, cruise line operations, and resorts or spas.

Did you know that tourism in Oregon generates over $11 Billion dollars and it generates over 100,000 jobs for those interested in pursuing a career? This industry is still growing and and if you have the desire to help others plan their next excursion or maybe you want to travel yourself, this is the field for you.

YOU MIGHT LOVE A CAREER IN THE HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT IF:

  • You want to learn about other cultures

  • You enjoy all modes of transportation

  • You are interested in providing the best customer service possible

  • You are able to multi-task

  • You like helping others plan their next great adventure.

  • You like finding the hidden gems in the world

EXAMPLES OF DEGREES THAT ASCEND GRADUATES CAN PURSUE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL:

Certification in:

  • Food  & Beverage Management

  • Hotel & Tourism Management

Degree & Career Options:

  • Associates of Applied Science

  • Bachelor of Business: Tourism, Leisure & Event Management (International Program, 3 years at Lane CC + Australia)

  • Bachelor of Science: Business

  • Bachelor of Science: Sports & Tourism Management

  • Bachelor of Science: International Hotel Management

  • Master of Business Administration

  • Workforce

EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE CAREERS THAT ASCEND GRADUATES CAN PURSUE:

  • Concierge

  • Hotel or motel manager

  • Food service manager

  • Meeting and convention manager

  • Attractions managers

  • Food cart entrepreneurs

  • Wedding, event and convention planners

  • Restaurant, bar and winery tasting room managers

DID YOU KNOW?   

The Worldwide Hospitality Industry is worth approximately $10 Trillion or maybe even more

HOW ABOUT THIS? 

That over 1300 million people traveled in 2019 and the industry is growing by 3-4% every six months

YOUR ASCEND MASTER TEACHER:

Mrs. Highfill

Hi! I'm Mrs. Highfill, the ASCEND CTE Business Pathway Instructor at ORCA. I've been teaching for 19 years. I graduated from Pacific University with my MAT and was a professional substitute for many years looking for the "perfect job" which I found at ORCA 4 years ago. I started in Middle School and shifted to High School 2 years ago when the opportunity to create a CTE Business pathway became available. I own my own business "Industry831" which includes several components including a marketing partnership and home refurbishments, rentals and hosting. As a life long learner, I have returned to college and am currently attending (virtually of course!) Creighton University where I am earning my MBA-Leadership. I love to organize, fly fish, volunteer and spend time with my family.

Interested in joining? 

If you have any questions about the program please contact the Career Advisory Teachers, or fill out the Interested in Joining form below.