Hospitality & Tourism Pathway

The Hospitality & Tourism Pathway provides the opportunity for students to enter the Culinary pathway or the Entrepreneurship pathway. These pathways can prepare students for a career as a chef, restaurant owner, or other business owner within the community.

What is a Pathway?

At the Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, we offer a variety of college and career pathways designed to provide students with a range of opportunities that allow them to explore their interests while gaining valuable skills and knowledge in a chosen field. Our pathways are designed to provide students with a seamless transition to college or the workforce through applicable high school and collegiate-level coursework, work-based learning opportunities, summer institutes, and authentic career experiences. We place a strong emphasis on student choice, allowing them to choose the pathways and opportunities that align with their interests. Each pathway is unique, and was designed in alignment with industry standards in order to prepare students for success in their chosen career.

The Southwest Region Aspires for an Hospitality & Tourism Sector that:

  • Offer many opportunities for residents to get paid to do what they love.

  • Support self-care and personal sustainability of the workforce

  • Leverage new seasonal residents to contribute to the regional economy

  • Balance technological advancements in the industry with the importance of human interaction

Details for each of the Hospitality & Tourism Career & College Pathways:

Entrepreneurship

Pathway Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources pathway in Southwest Colorado encompasses a diverse range of activities, from high desert ranch lands to high elevation greenhouses. Students in this pathway will gain knowledge and skills related to sustainable agriculture practices, resource management, and food production/distribution.

Careers: Small business owner/manager, restaurant and hotel owner/manager, ski resort manager

Culinary Services

Pathway Summary: Water quality and availability are of paramount importance in Southwest Colorado, as the Animas, San Juan, Los Pinos, and Dolores rivers serve as vital water sources for agriculture and recreation. This pathway focuses on understanding and managing water resources, monitoring water quality, and implementing conservation strategies.

Careers: Cook, Hotel and Restaurant Manager, Ski Resort Manager

Upcoming Opportunities

Work Based Learning

Check out our Events Calendar for work based learning opportunities such as job shadows, consulting projects, and internships.

  • Fort Lewis College

    Pueblo Community College

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