Certified Tourism Ambassador
Our Certified Tourism Ambassador program is an industry-recognized certification program. It equips students with foundational knowledge, customer service skills, and professional connections across hospitality and tourism sectors. Students gain real-world exposure through interactive classes, assessments, and behind-the-scenes hotel tours.
Featured Speakers
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Vanessa Burroughs Director of Sales and Special Events
Live Nation
Bruno Duarte Special Events and Marketing Manager
Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill and Patio
Israel Esparza System Administrator, Business Development
Visit Anaheim
Christina Martinez Specialist, Destination Services & Events
Visit Anaheim
Alaysia Sharma Project & Partnership Fulfillment Manager
EmailVisit Anaheim
Tabatha Robosan, CTA Event Sales Manager
Paseo and Naples E Ristorante
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Bonnie Gardner Area General Manager
EmailHyatt House and Hyatt Place Anaheim
Nicole Hohnhorst General Manager at Aramark
City National Grove of Anaheim
Carolina Tallar Assistant Director of Sales
JW Marriott of Anaheim
Alexis Tirabasso Regional Manager, Sales
West Region Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Jazlynn Pastor Program Specialist
EmailGirl Scouts of Orange County and Co-owner of WAVE Studio
Alex Alkoraishi, CTA Vision-2-Venue Manager / Meeting Sales Manager
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Resources for Students
Education
If you are looking to further your education, here are some of the area community colleges and universities offering certificates in the fields of culinary and hospitality management.
Hospitality
Hospitality & Tourism
Tourism
Hospitality & Tourism
Hotel Management
Hotel Management
Culinary
Culinary Arts Basic
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Residential Electrical
Certifications/Degrees
Certificates
Hospitality
Hospitality Mgmt.
Tourism
Regular & Advanced
Hotel Management
Hotel Fundamentals
Hotel Management
Hotel Fundamentals
Culinary
Culinary Management
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Pre-Engineering
Other
Food & Beverage
Certifications/Degrees
Certificates
Hospitality
AS/AST/Certificate (All 18-20)
Tourism
AS/Certificate (Both 23)
Culinary
Advanced/Basic (26.5-29.5)
Other
Foods (18-20)
Certifications/Degrees
Certificates
Hospitality
Hospitality (25)
Culinary
Culinary Art
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Electro-Mechanical Technology
Certifications/Degrees
Certificates
Hospitality
Entertainment & Hospitality (18)
Tourism
Entertainment & Tourism (18)
Hotel Management
Entertainment & Hospitality (18)
Culinary
Food Studies (Minor)
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Both Electrical & Mechanical
Certifications/Degrees
Degrees
Hospitality
Hospitality Management
Tourism
Recreation - Tourism Mgmt.
Hotel Management
Hospitality Management
Culinary
Food Science
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Both Electrical & Mechanical
Hospitality
Int. Tourism & Hotel Mgmt. (CE)
Tourism
Int. Tourism & Hotel Mgmt. (CE)
Hotel Management
Int. Tourism & Hotel Mgmt. (CE)
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Both Electrical & Mechanical
Certifications/Degrees
Degrees
Hospitality
Hospitality Management
Hotel Management
Hospitality Management
Culinary
Minor in Culinology
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Both Electrical & Mechanical
Career Focus Resources
North Orange County ROP
North Orange County ROP is the premier career technical education provider in California for high school and adult students. North Orange County ROP courses combine classroom and hands-on training. All instruction is based on the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards, which are aligned with the Common Core State standards.
Vital Link
Vital link is dedicated to preparing students for their future careers through experiential learning opportunities. Offering programs that introduce students to the world of robotics, engineering, manufacturing, healthcare and medical, computer programming, digital media arts, automotive technology and more. Through these hands-on programs, they are able to inspire students to feel confident and excited to pursue a fulfilling career.
Working Wardrobes
Working Wardrobes has long been known for their clothing services, yet today they offer a full menu of career development programs to transform their clients from the inside out. The final step in that transformation is a success suit to nail that job interview!
Tiger Woods Foundation
TGR Foundation has created a world where opportunity is universal and potential is limitless. By providing access and opportunities they aim to change the trajectory of a student’s life. Through college-access and career preparation resources along with STEM-based experiential learning coursework, TGR Foundation provides the support to help youth connect their passions to their purpose.