The CSU Southern California Hospitality and Tourism Career Expo will be held at the Pointe, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The CSU Hospitality & Tourism Management Education Alliance started this expo in 2015 as a way to give students and graduates in the field an outlet to get started and succeed in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Admission is free to CSU and local community college students, welcoming freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, master’s students and alumni.
This is a chance for students to meet representatives from hotels, restaurants and clubs to talk about opportunities for employment and internships.
At CSULB, a Bachelor of Science is offered for the hospitality management program. This program is meant to prepare managers and leaders in the restaurant, food service, hotel and lodging industries.
According to CSULB’s Office of Institutional Research & Assessment, students declaring a major in hospitality management has steadily grown over the past 14 years, nearly quadrupling in size.
The expo is a great way for students to get an introduction to possible careers – and maybe find an internship job to start gaining experience.
Recruiters are there to mingle with the next generation of workers in their field, while students will meet potential employers. As there is a possibility to get a job from this event, or even an on-site interview, students should bring their resumes and business cards and dress to impress.
At least 40 companies will be attending the expo, including Chili’s, Hyatt Regency, Marriott International, Princess Cruises and The Habit Burger Grill, to name a few.