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Marketing/Travel and Tourism
An Educational Partnership
Mason-Lake Intermediate School District
West Shore Community College
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Course Description |
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This course is intended to be an introduction to marketing, sales and entrepreneurship. Students will create their own products and services and learn how to successfully market them. Students will also create their own business, complete with a business plan, marketing plan, and financial information. Each segment will incorporate modules in which students will complete assignments and projects. Additional classroom activities will include field trips, the use of technology, and guest speakers. In addition, all students will be evaluated on their work ethic.
Quotes from past students:
“There is never a boring day in this class. Each day brings a new experience that can be used in the future.” Steve Slimmens, Senior, Mason County Central High School
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| Click on this link to view several videos on careers related to the Travel & Tourism industry. Once connected to the Career Voyages Hospitality group, select the videos you wish to view by clicking on the Real Player icon (for some reason the Windows Media Player will not play these videos). Be sure to have your speakers turned on. |
| Related Careers |
What High School
Classes will HELP? |
Marketing Manager, Specialist or Assistant
Advertising Manager or Assistant
Media Buyer
Marketing Reserach Analyst
Sales Representative
Travel Agent
Ski Resort Manager
River Rafting Guide
Golf Resort Manager
Cruise Director
Car Rental Agent
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English
History
Sociology
Foreign Languages
Business Classes |
Employment & Outlook
State and National Trends
| United States |
Employment |
Percent
Change |
Job Openings 1 |
| 2004 |
2014 |
| Flight attendants |
102,500 |
119,200 |
+ 16 % |
2,990 |
| Michigan |
Employment |
Percent
Change |
Job Openings 1 |
| 2004 |
2014 |
| Flight attendants |
3,220 |
3,810 |
+ 18 % |
100 |
1Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.
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Highlights of Program |
Hands-On Activities
Guest Speakers
Work-Based Experience
Field Trips
State-of-the-Art Equipment |
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To prepare students for a rewarding future in a modern and ever changing workplace. |
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Mason-Lake Intermediate School District • 2130 West US-10, Ludington, MI 49431
• Phone: 231.757.3716 • Fax: 231.757.2406
Oceana Intermediate School District • 844 Griswold St, Hart, MI 49420
• Phone: 231.873.5651 • Fax: 231.873.5779
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