Comparison of the Implementation of a High School Hospitality and Tourism Program and the Food Service Employment Needs in Washington County, Tennessee.

<p>The purpose of this study was to determine the need for a high school Hospitality and Tourism Program in Washington County, Tennessee and to identify skills food service operators deemed important for entry- level positions that are to be obtained. Three high schools and 114 restaurants in Washington County were involved in the study. Data were collected through a quantitative phone study questionnaire. The findings of the study identified that the restaurant industry and teachers indicated there was a need for skilled workers through the implementation of the Hospitality and Tourism program in the Washington County schools. Finally, it was determined that there was a need for better training of students entering the restaurant industry and a willingness of restaurant operators to work with these students.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

MS (Master of Science)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - restricted

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2003

Author dc:creator

• Southerland, Mary Goodman

• Culinary Arts
• Washington County
• Food Service
• Hospitality
• Tourism
• Restaurant
• Business
• Hospitality Administration and Management

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright by the authors.

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/770

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dc.etsu.edu:etd-1927