The Institute of Tourism and Hospitality of Quebec (ITHQ), it is THE benchmark in Canada for specialized training in tourism, hospitality and catering.
And the recovery in these sectors promises to be vigorous in the coming months. Indeed, the recovery provides for placement rates approaching 100%. Enough to take advantage of opportunities and make your place in a rapidly evolving industry!
Three major areas of study
1. Tourism
The tourism sector is vast and exciting! The enthusiasts who work there have the primary mission of developing, operating and making profitable the tourist attractions in order to anticipate and meet the expectations of visitors. At the ITHQ, tourism students have access to practical training that includes internships in Quebec and abroad. A valuable asset for future employers!
2. Hospitality
Connected to the latest industry trends, ITHQ hotel management programs are recognized by world leaders in the hotel industry, including Relais & Châteaux, Sofitel and Fairmont. And with its 4-star hotel-school, the ITHQ allows students to develop practical skills based on concrete situations with clients. Graduates therefore complete their training with experience and great confidence in their abilities.
3. Catering
The restoration programs offered at the ITHQ meet the real needs of this sector of activity. Whether in cooking, sommellerie, pastry or management, students receive comprehensive and practical training, thanks in particular to the two restaurant-schools at the ITHQ. Studies that allow you to surpass yourself, to quickly climb the restaurant ladder and to live from your passion!
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A range of accessible jobs
Studies in tourism, hospitality or catering can lead to a wide range of jobs with varied tasks, whether in marketing, human resources, administration, marketing, coordination, customer or technical service, sales or in logistics. In Quebec alone, the tourism sector includes more than 400 different jobs!
Moreover, labor needs will be glaring in the tourism, hotel and restaurant sectors over the next few years. So, by registering now at the ITHQ, students will have almost guaranteed employment at the end of their training!
As a bonus, employers snap up ITHQ graduates, in particular because they end their training with an impressive professional background. As soon as they arrive in the program, they plunge into the heat of the action, in addition to doing internships which enrich their CV and develop their sense of leadership.
Don’t miss the next open house on February 7
Does the world of hospitality, tourism and catering appeal to you? Take part in the ITHQ’s virtual open house on February 7 to learn more about all the training programs offered!
This will be an opportunity to visit the facilities virtually, to discover the professions at your fingertips and to feel the lively atmosphere of this prestigious school.
The recruitment period will run until 1er March 2022: visit the ITHQ website for all the details!