Cuba City Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism Career Pathway Prosperity Southwest 2025-2027
Career and Technical Education Courses	Must include a sequence of at least TWO Career and Technical Education courses. Should align with the curriculum standards for the pathway: Foods for Life Foods and Fitness Foods of the World Culinary Arts	Career Exploration Opportunities
Additional Employer Recommended Courses	Should align with the appropriate standards for the course for this pathway: Entrepreneurship Intro to Marketing	Statewide: Wisconsin Restaurant Association: Wisconsin ProStart Events and Competitions ProStart Career and Industry Expo ProStart Invitational ProStart Skills Challenge National Restaurant Association Show Wisconsin Lodging Conference and Trade Show Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism Destinations Wisconsin: Fall Tourism Conference Regional: Local: Cuba City High School Career Day
Career and Technical Student Organization	FCCLA
Work-Based Learning Program Options	Employability Skills (90 hrs) State Skill Standards Co-Op- Food Service (480 hrs/1 year) Youth Apprenticeship- Hospitality and Tourism (450 hrs/year; 1-2 years) Local Work-based Learning Programs that meet state quality requirements
Industry Recognized Credential Options Learn the skills that employers want to see! Italics = must be 18 years old to obtain *This certification is eligible for reimbursement through the technical incentive grant	Hospitality and Lodging	Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts	Travel, Tourism, Recreation, and Attractions	Destination Conferences, Festivals, and Events Marketing and Management
Seal of Biliteracy (DPI) Certificate of Global Competence (DPI) CPR/First Aid Grant Writing Certification (WTCS-CVTC, UW-Milwaukee)
American & Hotel Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) Hospitality and Tourism Management Program American & Hotel Lodging Educational Institute - Skills, Tasks, And Results Training (START) Curriculum Completion Certified Meeting Professional	National Restaurant Association - Level 2 NRA Foundations Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts National Restaurant Association - ProStart® ServSafe Food Manager Certification Food Handler Certification ACF- Certified Fundamentals Pastry Cook ACF -Certified Fundamentals Cook Sommelier Certification Responsible Beverage Service Certified Meeting Professional Certified Restaurant Professional Certified Restaurant Supervisor Certified Restaurant Manager American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences: Culinary Arts Comprehensive Exam	Lifeguard Certification Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)	Certified Meeting Professional Certified Special Events Professional Destination Management Certified Professional Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME)
College Credit Opportunities	You can find the list of college credit opportunities included in the postsecondary options for this pathway HERE.
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Cuba City Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism Career Pathway Prosperity Southwest 2025-2027
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Educational Level May also require work experience	Hospitality and Lodging	Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts	Travel, Tourism, Recreation, and Attractions	Destination Conferences, Festivals, and Events Marketing and Management
High School Diploma/Equivalency	Housekeeper /Laundry Attendant✶ Baggage Porter/Valet Service⚪ Guest Services Representative⚪ Food Service Worker✶⚪ Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Food Prep Cook✶⚪ Dishwasher✶ Busser✶ Server✶⚪ Host/Hostess Barista⚪ Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Ride Concierge⚪ Baggage Handler⚪ Customer Service Representative⚪ Lifeguard⚪ Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Ticket Representative Banquet/Event Set-up Visitor Center Attendant Event Services Staff Concession Worker Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx
Additional Training, Certificate Program, or Technical Diploma	Facility Maintenance Reservation Agent Housekeeping Supervisor Front Desk Supervisor Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Catering/Banquet Supervisor⚪ Bartender✶⚪ Culinary Assistant✶ Environmental Health Inspector⚪ Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Gaming Attendant Flight Attendant⚪ Travel Agent⚪ Tour Guide⚪ Charter Bus Driver⚪ Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Facility Maintenance Sales Representative⚪ Concert and Event Security Exhibit Designer ⚪ Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx

Registered Apprenticeship	Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Restaurant Cook✶⚪ Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx
Associate Degree	Bookkeeper ⚪ Sales Coordinator Front Desk Manager Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Chef✶⚪ Pastry Chef Baker⚪ Kitchen Manager✶ Event/Banquet Manager Front House Manager Butcher⚪ Caterer⚪ Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Assistant Golf Superintendent ⚪ Gaming Manager (Pit Boss) Park Ranger⚪ Recreation Director⚪ Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Volunteer Program Coordinator⚪ Office Manager⚪ Social Media Specialist ⚪ Web Designer ⚪ Event Planner⚪ Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx
Bachelor Degree, Masters, and Ph.D.	Operations Manager⚪ Regional Manager Director of Sales Hotel Manager⚪ Rooms Division Manager Revenue Manager Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Food & Beverage Director Executive Chef General Manager Restaurant Owner Brewmaster⚪ Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Golf Course Superintendent⚪ Travel Writer Camp Director Group Sales Manager Box Office/Ticketing Services Manager Golf Professional Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx	Marketing Specialist⚪ Public Relations Manager⚪ Destinations Sales Director Director of Convention and Visitors Bureau Director of Marketing and Advertising Range $xxx,xxx-xxx,xxx
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