Success Stories
“As a student you get lots of support from the teachers and from the college in general. Teachers connect you with industry through on-site networking events, guest speakers and career fairs. So much so, that I was able to get a job before I even graduated! AMEX Global Business Travel (GBT) came to the college and hired 15 students from the program. They offered us six weeks of paid specialized training after the semester ended. I now have a full-time job with a decent salary and great benefits in the field I love.” – Tara-Lee Franklin, Student, Corporate Travel Counsellor, AMEX – Global Business Travel
“Taking Tourism and Travel was one of the best decision I’ve ever made. I learned a lot about the world which gave me the desire to become a Flight Attendant. The process of getting hired was long and stressful but totally worth every bit of it. Being a flight attendant for Sky Regional is wonderful. We are under a contract with Air Canada Express and I now get to fly all around North America. I’ve had the chance to be working with them as a flight attendant since May 2016.”
– Stephanie Delia, Graduate, Flight Attendant, Sky Regional
“As a Tourism & Travel graduate, I have so many opportunities on where to work: airlines, the cruise industry, tourism sector, travel insurance… I was fortunate to find a job immediately as an independent travel agent and I love it! The program has excellent faculty who definitely helped prepare me for the industry.”
– Puneet Mondair, Graduate, Independent Travel Agent, Just Travel Deals
“We had so many opportunities in the program to gain experience through short paid work terms or through volunteering. Our placement motivated us to find experience in many diverse career choices within the industry. And, we were taught from industry professionals who shared their many resources with us.”
– Katrina Khoury, Graduate, Visitors Services Attendant, Parks Canada in Kejimkujic National Park and National Historic Site
“This program will provide any student looking for a career in the tourism/travel industry with all the tools and industry knowledge they need. From day one, our professors told us exactly what to expect once we were in the industry. The professors always went above and beyond to make sure that we were able to grasp the content they were teaching, and how to apply the knowledge that we learned. This is what really helped the transition from the classroom to a travel agency while I was on my two week placement. Now, because of my experience in this program I have been offered a full-time travel agent position.
The professors are this program’s greatest asset. They all have years of industry experience, and are always willing to share their knowledge with you. ”
– Lori-elle Burch, Graduate, Travel Agent, SellOffVacations
“My two-week placement with Swissport helped me receive an interview and a job with the company right out of school. The Tourism & Travel program also prepared me with customer service skills and the knowledge of different airport and airline codes.”
– Emily Hare, Graduate, Customer Service Agent, Swissport