Who it’s for
You are friendly and detail oriented and have strong people skills. You can work in a busy environment and can multi-task while prioritizing the needs of the customer.
What you’ll learn
This dual career program gives you the skills to be an incredible communicator and problem solver in a fast-paced environment. You will gain a unique combination of skills and the tools to provide excellent customer-focused experiences.
Program details
Program length:
1 year full time (10 months)
Credential:
Certificate
Work-integrated Learning:
4-week practicum for qualifying students
Start Times:
- Fall / Spring
Tuition:
$17,850*
Your career
This dual career program strategy provides students a unique combination of skills that will make you attractive to employers who may be looking for someone who can fill more than one role in their organization or be given a broader range of tasks. This effect increases opportunities for you to find employment after graduation based on the occupational specific courses taught in the program including sales, event coordination and front desk clerk.
Due to growing national and international markets, organizations across all industries are looking to sell to a wider range of customers. It is in the best interest for businesses to have professionally trained sales staff that are equipped with skills for building customer relationships. You will be able to represent your company with the professionalism and confidence to sell a variety of products and services.
The events industry has new expectations and additional responsibilities that event planners are required to understand and implement. It would be in the best interest of an organization to hire you as you will be trained to follow government directives and sector specific guidelines.
Career opportunities
- Front desk agent
- Event coordinator
- Salesperson
- Sales lead
- Event manager
- Administrative assistant
- Executive assistant
- Banquet manager
- Program coordinator
Career opportunities
- Front desk agent
- Event coordinator
- Salesperson
- Sales lead
- Event manager
- Administrative assistant
- Executive assistant
- Banquet manager
- Program coordinator
Program features and outcomes
- Instructors with industry experience
- Additional industry recognized certificates
- 4 hours of class per day
- Multiple career path opportunities
- 120 hour work practicum
- Cross-institutional partnership with the Manitoba Tourism Education College/Council
Key Program Courses
- Cultural essentials
- Introduction to Microsoft office
- Sales training
- Event coordinator
- Front desk clerk
- Budgeting
