Hotel & Lodging Pathway
Does your student have a natural desire to make others happy? Are they an enthusiastic team player with good communication skills? Then a career in hotel management may be a good fit!
In this pathway, students learn what it takes to operate a lodging facility and care for the guests who use those facilities, either through direct guest contact or background services that enhance the guest experience.
Gain real-world skills through project-based learning.
Stride Career Prep* has implemented project-based learning (PBL) to hone students' problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, and team collaboration skills. The curriculum in this pathway includes hotel and restaurant management, marketing, and human resources and is taught by experienced professionals from the business world.
Our Hotel & Lodging Pathway Curriculum in Detail
All our students take the core courses required for high school graduation in their state. The chart below shows the additional classes that students in the Hotel & Lodging Pathway take. You can see the rest of the curriculum by viewing the full course list.
Note: Pathway courses are subject to change.
†New in fall 2022
††New in spring 2023
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Find a school near you that offers the Hotel & Lodging Pathway.
The Hotel & Lodging Pathway will be available in fall 2022. Check back to see which tuition-free, K12-powered, fully accredited, online public schools will be offering this pathway.
Choose a career. Prepare for the future.
Students in this pathway can prepare for a wide variety of hotel and lodging careers, including:
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Lodging Manager
Lodging managers ensure that traveling guests have a pleasant experience at their establishment with accommodations. They also ensure that the business is run efficiently and profitably. Because hotels are open 24 hours a day, evening and weekend work is common. Most lodging managers work full time and are often on call.
2021 Median Salary
$59,430
Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020–2030
Average
Typical Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on June 29, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit bls.gov/ooh/management/lodging-managers.htm.
Receptionist
Receptionists do tasks such as answering phones, receiving visitors, and providing information about their organization to the public. Work on nights and weekends is often required.
2021 Median Salary
$29,950
Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020–2030
Slower than average
Typical Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on June 29, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/receptionists.htm.
Concierge
Concierges assist patrons at hotels, apartments, or office buildings with personal services. They may take messages; arrange or give advice on transportation, business services, or entertainment; or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and maintenance.
2021 Median Salary
$37,520
Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020–2030
Slower than average
Typical Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on June 29, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit bls.gov/oes/current/oes396012.htm.
FAQs
Do you need a college degree to be a lodging manager?
No. However, you will need several years of experience working in a hotel or other lodging facility, as well as demonstrated leadership abilities.
Our Hotel & Lodging Pathway is great training for a career as a lodging manager; we give students training in marketing, and courses in hotel management, hospitality, and human resources, which come in handy when running a hotel!
Learn more about course offerings in the other Stride Career Prep career fields.
*Stride Career Prep is a program for grades 9–12. Some schools offer career exploration in middle school.
**Many Microsoft®️ Office certificates can be earned after completing one course. Other certificates require more classes to be better prepared, and students who participate in the program for at least two years will have further preparation for certification testing.
***Opportunities vary by school; please visit your school page or check with your school counselor.
