Standards - Career & Technical Education

Identify green practices that can be initiated and implemented by the front of the house staff.

Explain the benefits of using sustainable building materials.

Identify ways the facilities management team can reduce a property’s carbon footprint.

Summarize the value and uses of technology for hospitality and tourism marketing.

Research trends in the use of computers and software for travel reservations.

Evaluate security issues faced by hospitality and tourism professionals.

Contrast the value-added services offered by a travel consultant with those provided by an online travel agency (OTA).

Compare and contrast the use of various social media channels in the hospitality and tourism industry, examining the culture, purpose, and target audience of each.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Discuss and demonstrate ways to value diversity.

Identify and explain the traditional functions of human resources.

Describe the responsibilities of a human resource manager.

Compare and contrast human resources departments in large, midsized, and small organizations.

Explain current issues and trends that influence human resource management.

Identify strategies to adapt to trends.

Describe the process of developing a mission statement and vision for an organization.

Explain how a company’s mission statement and vision impact day-to-day functions and affect employee morale.

Compare and contrast the mission statements of several companies.

Create a new or updated mission statement and vision for a business or organization.

Research and report on ways different leadership styles impact the performance, engagement, and morale of teams and organizations.

Describe effective methods of recruiting candidates externally and internally.

Propose ways to develop a diverse pool of talent for employment consideration.

Gather and share information on places or media where employers advertise open positions.

Discuss the pros and cons of different types of advertisements.

Describe the elements of a job posting and explain why each is important.

Create a sample job posting for a selected position.

Gather and share information regarding the use and effectiveness of electronic hiring platforms.

Explain how selection tools are used in choosing a candidate for a position.

Gather and share information on different ways companies conduct interviews and how candidates progress through an interview process.

Compare and contrast the hiring processes in businesses of different sizes.

Discuss how an organization utilizes job description and skillset to select the candidate best suited for an open position.