Chariho Regional School District

The Hospitality, Event Planning program prepares students for exciting careers in the hospitality field, which is one of the country's fastest-growing industries with $3.1 Trillion in sales. Some of the potential careers are:

• Hotel/Convention Management
• Casino Management
• Cruise Director
• Event Planner
• Sports and Entertainment Management

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the hospitality industry is the world's largest employer, accounting for more than 200 million jobs with a projected growth of 5.5 million jobs per year. Throughout the course of the program, students will participate in a number of field trips, which will allow them to experience the Hospitality Industry first hand.

Students will visit locations such as:

• The Ryan Center at URI
• The Westin Hotel
• Block Island
• Mohegan Sun
• Newport
• Foxwoods MGM

First year students learn fundamentals of the hospitality industry, current technology and participate in the Lodging Management Program.

Second year students will cover Event Planning and Sports & Entertainment Management. Students will prepare for an industry related internship to be completed during the summer and/or the school year.

Third year students continue to study advanced topics in Event Planning and Sports & Entertainment Management. Students will be introduced to Event Planning by working on projects such as Chariho Fashion Show, 10th Grade College Visit, Touch a Truck for SkillsUSA, Freshmen Orientation, and Artessy. Students may be placed in jobs related to the hospitality industry.

Upon completion of the Hospitality Program, students will possess a valuable Industry Certificate, which will allow them to enter the Hospitality Industry at a higher level of employment and nine credits to Johnson & Wales University or The Community College of Rhode Island.