There are many careers within this cluster. Explore careers and favorite ones that sound interesting to you.

<p>Endorsements help prepare you for a career by taking classes related to a career cluster. For example, you can choose the business and industry endorsement. With this endorsement, you’ll take high school classes like management and finance. <a href="/mapmygrad/endorsements-career-paths/">Learn more about endorsements</a>.</p>


How do career clusters relate to endorsements? 

Programs of study are a sequence of courses. With a program of study, you use what you learn in the classroom to complete internships and certifications. You’ll learn the skills needed for in-demand careers in Texas.

Programs of study

If you’re just beginning to explore careers, start by looking for career clusters that match your interests. Career clusters are a group of related careers. These careers have similar skill sets, education, or responsibilities. Once you know the career cluster you want, you can look into specific careers.

What are career clusters?

This program of study is all about cooking. Students learn how to plan and cook food in a restaurant or kitchen.

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Culinary Arts

Students learn about managing hotels and resorts. They'll take classes about finance, staffing, and marketing.

Lodging and Resort Management

Students learn about the travel and tourism industry. They'll understand how to market travel services and plan trips.

Travel, Tourism and Attractions

Hospitality and Tourism

Focuses on restaurants, lodging, attractions, events, and travel. In this field, you will manage and promote services. Students need skills such as communication, time management, and customer service.

Athletes and Sports Competitors

Plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.

Gambling Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Food Service Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Lodging Managers

Calling all future hospitality and tourism! Learn all about the education/skills required, salary expectations, and more to kick-start your career.

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What are career clusters?

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