Hospitality

Prepare for a career in restaurant/food and beverage services, lodging, travel, tourism, and recreation by enrolling in IVCC’s hospitality courses! With the steady increase of the tourism industry across the Illinois Valley over the past decade, and expected growth in coming years, employers are seeking a trained workforce in customer service, ethical behaviors, professional skills and management. IVCC, together with industry partners, is introducing a foundation course Introduction to Hospitality. Completion of this course will provide a pathway to employment as well as the opportunity to further your education.

Earn while you learn by considering a Certificate in Hospitality or Retailing/Merchandising that could culminate with an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration or Marketing. Speak to an IVCC counselor for details at
(815) 224-0360.

Introduction to Hospitality
Looking for a new career? This course is for adults interested in earning a certificate of completion to help them get a job or advance in hospitality and tourism. The Introduction to Hospitality course is meant to equip students with the awareness, skills and plans needed to begin a successful career in the hospitality services industry. Through a variety of contextual learning experiences students will learn the importance of hospitality services to the local economy and discover career opportunities within the industry. Students will develop a career plan based on research into the profession they desire, and learn the customer service skills, ethical behaviors and professional skills needed to succeed in any hospitality service position. Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 3 credit hours. If interested in furthering your education, you can apply these credit hours towards the IVCC retailing/merchandising certificate and/or the business administration program.

Tue/Thu I 5:30-8:30 p.m. I Mar 17-May 5
15 Sessions I Staff
E-231, IVCC I HOS-1200-300 I $399

Online courses are also available! Specialize in a particular field by enrolling in an online program!

Online Hospitality Course