Careers in This Field
Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism spans five distinct industries ā lodging, food service, travel, events, and marketing ā and careers exist across all of them. Below is a look at where this pathway can lead, organized by the education level each role typically requires.
Why This Field in Kenosha County
Kenosha County’s hospitality economy is on a genuine run. For students ready to build careers in food, travel, and experience, there’s real opportunity across the region ā from restaurants and hotels to attractions, events, and destination organizations.
Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism at KTEC
Courses at KTEC
KTEC students in the Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism pathway combine foundational technology coursework with culinary-focused dual-enrollment courses through Gateway Technical College ā building both the practical skills and professional habits that hospitality employers expect from day one.
KTEC Core Courses
Tech 1
Introduction to technology systems, tools, and problem-solving in a hands-on lab environment.
Industrial Safety
Workplace safety standards, hazard identification, and safe equipment operation practices.
Gateway Technical College Courses
Through our partnership with Gateway Technical College, Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism students can earn real college credit in culinary and nutrition coursework before they graduate. These aren’t survey courses ā they’re the same curriculum Gateway delivers to students in its professional culinary and food service programs.
Certifications & Credentials
Hospitality employers ā especially in food service ā expect workers to arrive with a baseline of safety and professional knowledge. KTEC students earn those credentials before they graduate.
Pathway-Specific Certifications
Certifications Available to All KTEC Students
Work-Based Learning & CTSOs
KTEC students donāt have to wait for graduation to start building a career. Paid work experience with local employers and hands-on trade competitions give them a real head start while theyāre still in high school.
Post-Secondary Options
Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism graduates leave KTEC with college credit in culinary coursework, industry certifications, and work experience ā a foundation that sets them apart whether they’re entering the workforce or continuing their education.
1
Enter the Workforce
Enter food service, hospitality, or tourism roles with ServSafe certification, Gateway culinary credit, and real work experience already on your resume.
2
Continue at Gateway
Continue Gateway culinary, baking, or hospitality management programs with KTEC credits already applied toward your program.
3
Transfer to a 4-Year College
KTEC coursework and Gateway credits support transfer into hospitality management, culinary arts, and tourism programs at Wisconsin universities.









