This Career Cluster® is focused on management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services.
The Employability Skills for Career Readiness Standards must be an integrated component of all CTE course sequences.
The Culinary Arts program provides students with an introduction to the principles and techniques of commercial food production. Areas of study include basic skills in food handling, food and nutritional science, equipment technology, cooking methods, kitchen safety, sanitation procedures, and employability skills in environments that model industry standards.
The Hospitality and Tourism program provides students with an introduction to many career areas in the hospitality field. Students will learn the job roles in travel and tourism, hotel operations, food and beverage, and event planning. Students will be introduced to hospitality business and marketing concepts, as well as guest service.
Students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will complete the program sequence as stated in the 2021-22 CTE Course Catalog. The Level 3 course for students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will be offered through the 2024-25 school year. Any materials needed to complete these courses may be requested by emailing cteinfo@doe.nv.gov.