The Cruises section will cover the who, when, where, and why of cruising as well as in-depth coverage of the ship and their destinations. This course will give the student the fundamentals needed to pursue a career in the travel industry. Instruction is provided through the practice and development of proven career planning and job search techniques including interviewing and resume writing. The student will also be developing a resume and cover letter using IBM compatible equipment and word processing software. This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles of computer operations and terminology using IBM compatible equipment, the Internet, and word processing software.
Emphasis is placed on good keyboarding techniques and accuracy.
In April, students in Travel and Hospitality were invited to participate in the American Society for Travel Agents' Cruisefest. In exchange for just a few hours of work, students were treated as guests at this four-day event held at the Hyatt in downtown Miami. The national event included seminars, workshops, and presentations. Attending certain seminars afforded students the opportunity to earn credit towards becoming an Accredited Cruise Counselor, a professional designation granted by the Cruise Line Industry Association. Students also had a chance to tour ships at both Port Everglades and Port of Miami.