Tourism, Hospitality & Canada Experience Co-op Program

Overview

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

Explore abundant opportunities in Canada’s multibillion-dollar travel and tourism industry through our distinctive program. Gain valuable Canadian work experience while honing leadership skills essential for the global hospitality and tourism sectors. This program prepares you for diverse career prospects in these thriving industries.

Career Options 

Airline Ground Staff/Supervisor, Bed and Breakfast Owner/Operator, Campground Operator, Casino Slot Attendant, Front Desk Agent, Gate/Cash Attendant, General Manager, Heritage Interpreter, Recreation/Activity Director (Cruise Ships), Reservations Sales Agent, Retail Supervisor, Sales Manager, Small Business Owner/Operator, Special Events Coordinator, Ticket Office Supervisor, Tour Guide, Tour Operator, Tourism/Visitor Information Counsellor, Travel Agency Manager, Travel Trade Sales Manager, Travel Writer/Photographer, Visitor Information Centre Supervisor

Learning Objectives

• Develop industry-specific communication skills.
• Master HR practices in hospitality.
• Understand Canadian hospitality law.
• Efficiently manage front office and housekeeping.
• Operate food and beverage services.
• Embrace ethical and sustainable tourism.
• Learn sales and relationship management.
• Calculate transportation fares and costs.
• Hone exceptional customer service.
• Navigate guest relationships and loyalty.Apply best practices in various tourism businesses in aspects of management, operations, human resources, and legal issues
• Apply for employment and prepare a Cover Letter, Resume, and practice interview skills

Admission Requirements

Applicants must provide a valid photo ID or birth certificate Applicants must hold a high school diploma or be at least 19 years of age Students under the age of 19 require their parent or guardian’s signature Student must complete an intake with Admissions team member

Mandatory criteria for all applicants:

Meet one of the English Proficiency requirements or complete the Eton College Business Environment Communications program and Medical insurance coverage and Received approval from the Registrar English proficiency requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of one of the following:

BC high school communications 12 ‐ minimum C+ (67‐72%) (or equivalent in another school system) or;

TOEFL PBT score 500, or CBT 173, or iBT 61 or;

IELTS ‐ minimum overall band test score 6 or;

CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) 7 or;

Successfully complete the Eton College Placement Test or;

Successfully complete the Eton College Business Environment Communications Program