SOMERVILLE ISD STUDENTS TAKE PART IN HOTEL CAMP

  

The Texas Hotel and Lodging Association has started a new initiative to encourage youth towards careers in the hospitality industry.

Students from Somerville High School were able to attend their Hotel Camp in Houston on a financial assistance grant that paid for their meals and lodging.

During the camp, students had the opportunity to network with Directors in various departments from the Hilton at the University of Houston, Professors at the University of Houston, Directors from The San Luis Resort in Galveston, a representative from the Texas A&M Hospitality Department, and other colleges during a career and college fair.

Students attended workshops pertaining to communication skills, dinner and business etiquette skills, customer service, job searching strategies, and traits of an ideal staff member.

Students earned a certificate of completion from the Texas Friendly Hospitality Ambassadors workshop in conjunction with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

All of the students said this experience was more than they expected and are looking forward to the possibility of attending the camp next year.

Several of the students who didn't think college would be an option for them, have said they are excited about their future and the possibility of going to college or trade schools to continue with their education.