HOST 293E - Hospitality Internship

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

2 hours seminar and 20 hours fieldwork per week (for a semester total of 300 internship hours) Prerequisite(s): HOST 100, CULN 111, FSHE 102, or department approval. HOST 293E is a supervised field experience that is related to the student's major or career goals. The experience will enable the student to apply knowledge and skills learned in coursework to the work environment. Upon successful completion of HOST 293E, the student should be able to: Apply job readiness skills to obtain an internship. Describe the technical and human skills required of workers in the hospitality industry. Identify the personal qualities, attitudes, and work habits required of guest-contact employees. Apply classroom knowledge and skills in the workplace. Perform duties at the internship site according to industry standards. Analyze the inter-relationships of the various departments at internship site. Describe methods of quality assurance used in the industry. Explain the importance of lifelong learning in the constantly changing hospitality industry. Clarify career goals and aspirations. Assess how sustainable tourism concepts are applied at an internship site.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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