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Hospitality and Tourism
The management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services.
Career Pathways
- Lodging
- Recreation, Amusement and Attractions
- Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
- Travel and Tourism
Eligible Classification for Instructional Program (CIP) Codes
As stated in the New Jersey Perkins V State Plan, career and technical education programs of study must support career pathways meeting two out of the following three criteria, high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupations. The following CIP codes have been identified as meeting these requirements at the state level.
| CIP Code | Program Name |
|---|---|
| 12.0501 | Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef |
| 12.0500 | Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General |
| 12.0503 | Culinary Arts/Chef Training |
| 12.0509 | Culinary Science/Culinology |
| 12.0505 | Food Prep./Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assist. |
| 52.0901 | Hospitality Administration/Management, General |
| 52.1910 | Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations |
| 52.0904 | Hotel/Motel Administration/Management |
| 52.0909 | Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management |
| 52.0907 | Meeting and Event Planning |
| 12.0504 | Restaurant, Culinary and Catering Management/Manager |
| 52.0905 | Restaurant/Food Services Management |
| 52.0903 | Tourism and Travel Services Management/Event Planner |
Industry-Valued Credentials
Industry-valued credentials (IVCs) are identified by the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) as:
- Valued — demanded by employers.
- Portable — skills learned are transferable and provide broad opportunities.
- Stackable — skills learned may lead to opportunities for continuous or advanced training and education.
- Rewarding — lead to higher wages, career advancement and or increased job security.
The NJDOE analyzed the NJDOL IVC list by cross referencing every credential for each Career Cluster and identified them as either a Tier I or a Tier II IVC.
- Tier I IVC — stackable credential
- Tier II IVC — advanced credential and available for CTE program of study designation.
| Certification Name | Organization Name | Credential Status | Applicable CIP Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Certified Hospitality and Tourism Management Professional |
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) |
Tier II |
52.0903 |
|
Hospitality and Tourism Specialist |
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) |
Tier II |
52.0901, 52.0909 |
|
ProStart Certification |
National Restaurant Association |
Tier II |
12.0500, 12.0501, 12.0503, 12.0504, 12.0505 |
|
ServSafe (Food Handler) |
National Restaurant Association |
Tier I |
12.0500, 12.0501, 12.0503, 12.0504, 12.0505 |
|
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification |
National Restaurant Association |
Tier II |
12.0500, 12.0501, 12.0503, 12.0504, 12.0505 |
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Each CTE program of study must provide students with the opportunity to participate in a CTSO. The CTSO that is most aligned with this Career Cluster is SkillsUSA.
SkillsUSA
Ralph Starace, State Director
SkillsUSA NJ
SCVTS
PO Box 6350
14 Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
rstarace@scvts.net
Resources
- American Hotel & Lodging Association - Nonprofit dedicated to delivering quality hospitality education, training and professional certification that services the needs of hospitality schools and industries worldwide.
- Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals - The international professional association serving members working in hospitality, HFTP is dedicated to providing members with extraordinary networking opportunities, industry-leading certification programs and events and essential resources for professional growth.
- ProStart™ - Career-building program for high school students interested in culinary arts and food service management.
- American Culinary Federation -Professional chefs' organization offering industry news, job boards, professional development/continuing education, accreditation for culinary programs, apprenticeship programs, culinary competitions and 14 industry certifications.
- National Restaurant Association - Resources including industry data and forecasts, advocacy, business solutions, educational programs for secondary and post-secondary students, leadership training and professional development for practitioners, and three professional certifications.
Cluster Contact
hospitality.careercluster@doe.nj.gov
(609) 376-9067