Endorsements from recognized
and respected organizations associated with the field for which a
post-secondary program prepares students are vital. They signal to employers a
high standard of learning and often allow students special privileges once they
graduate.
Centennial College’s Tourism
and Travel offering is one of the travel
and tourism programs in Ontario that is endorsed by the Canadian
Institute of Travel Counsellors (CITC). As such, the CITC knowledge exam and
Travel Industry Council of Ontario minimum standards exam are included as part
of the program. CITC student membership and attendance at the annual Students in Travel
conference are also available to students.
That, however, is just the
beginning of the benefits students enjoy by attending this offering. From the
campus to the Tourism and Travel courses and faculty
members, students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for work
either retail or wholesale travel companies such as: tour operations, retail
travel agencies, Internet booking agencies, tourist offices, cruise lines and
airlines. Among the organizations at which Centennial College grads have been
hired are Marlin Travel, Sears Travel, Thomas Cook Group, Carlson Wagonlit, Air
Transat/Nolitours, Goway, Sunwing, Travel Corporation and Kensington Tours.
How does the campus benefit
students of this offering? As home to all of the programs within School of
Hospitality, Tourism and Culture, it contains facilities that boast the latest
software students will work with in the field. For students of this offering
that means Apollo and Sabre computerized airline reservation system training.
Additionally, the housing of all Hospitality, Tourism and Culture programs at
this one location ensures that students have plenty of networking opportunities
with peers as well as industry professionals. Networking (and an enhanced
experience) is furthered even more through an optional international field trip
that provides practical exposure to all aspects of travel as well as volunteer
opportunities at major events in and around Toronto (such as the Walk of Fame,
Rendezvous Canada and a range of trade shows).
In terms of particular courses,
this offering rivals any travel
and tourism degree program as they offer students in-depth knowledge of airline
tariffs and ticketing, accommodation and ground transportation and the cruise
industry. Students also have extensive world destination knowledge, including
culture and heritage training, passport and visa requirements, travel security,
customer sales and service, and much more. Specific courses within this
undertaking include: Wholesale Tour Operations, Destinations (Western
Hemisphere/ Europe and Africa/Asia and the Pacific), Travel Agency Operations,
Sales and Marketing for the Travel Agency, and many others.
It is worth noting that cruise
line training includes the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) two and
a half-day “training fest” conducted by CLIA-Trainers.
To
apply for this offering, students are required to have completed an Ontario
Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19
years or older) as well as English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum
grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for
Admission.
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