Washington High School's Academy
of Hospitality and Tourism
(AOHT)

Program Description: Washington High School in cooperation with the National Academy Foundation introduces students to
careers in the field of travel and tourism.

Labor statistics predict that employment in tourism and hospitality will rise to 12.3 million people by 2000. Career academy courses in grades 10-12 will be infused with technology and integrated with academic courses through project-based learning activities and direct involvement with travel and tourism professionals.  A key feature of the academy is a supervised, paid internship during the summer after the student's junior year, bringing exposure to the many facets of the industry-real experiences that require problem solving and critical thinking skills that students can add to career portfolios.

Sample Careers in the Travel and Tourism Industry

• Air and Ground Transportation services
• Hospitality Industry: Hotels and Restaurants
• Tourism Industry: Theme Parks, Park Systems
• Meeting and Event Planning/Conventions
• Recreation and Leisure Services
• Eco Tourism/Cultural Resources Management
• Tour and Charter Operators
  
  
  
  Suggested Course Sequences

• Introduction to Travel and Tourism
• Geography for Travel and Tourism
• English for Travel and Tourism
• System Applications for Travel and Tourism
• Economics for Travel and Tourism
• Business Computer Applications
• Travel Destinations
• Hospitality Training
• Internship in Travel for Travel and Tourism

• Exceptional school attendance
• Maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average
• Follow the dress for success requirements
• Mandatory summer internship following the student's junior year

• American Express Company
• Citigroup
• Carnival Cruise Line
• Merrill Lynch & Co.
• Prudential Securities, Inc.
• Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
• McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
  
  
  

  Sponsor Viewpoint "The program curriculum as well as the exposure to the various aspects of the industry provide a strong foundation for a career in the travel and tourism industry. The local business community and various related organizations are committed to the success ofthis program and the future of its students." -- Patrick Donelly, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Milwaukee