Hospitality and Tourism Cluster
This career cluster prepares for careers in the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services.
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Typical High School Classes
- Human Food Nutrition and Wellness
- Marketing
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Culinary Skills
- ProStart /Food Safety
- Entrepreneurship
Career & Technical Student Organizations
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H3 Occupations & Average Entry Wage
Baker – $18,550
Travel Agents – $26,587
Food Handler – $19,100
Lodging Manager – $43,934
Concierges – $21,984
Chefs – $25,446
Cooks, short order – $18,860
Tour Guides – $20,328
Food Service Manager – $36,824
Supervisors – Janitorial and Housekeeper – $24,958
Find more H3 jobs at: h3.ne.gov
*This H3 list based on projected highest number of openings in Nebraska through 2024. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information
Education Pathways to begin your career
| Pathway | Certificate | Diploma | Associate’s Degree | Bachelor’s Degree | Military |
| BUSINESS, MARKETING, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TEACHER | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| CULINARY ARTS AND MANAGEMENT | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| FACILITIES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE TEACHER | ✔ | ||||
| FOOD HANDLER | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| FOOD SAFETY MANAGER | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ||||
| FOOD SERVICE AND DIETARY MANAGEMENT | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| FOOD SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| MEETING AND EVENT PLANNING | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| PARKS, RECREATION, FITNESS AND LEISURE STUDIES | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| SALES AND MARKETING | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| TRAVEL AND TROURISM | ✔ | ✔ |
Check out all education and training options. Entry into these careers may begin with:
- Apprenticeships
- On-the-job training
- Attaining stackable credentials
- Entry-level employment