Name: Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Education
Start: 2026-07-21T14:00:00-0500
End: 2026-07-21T14:45:00-0500

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Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Education

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

SCCTC Room A333

Explore curriculum resources available to teachers utilizing nationally recognized certifications through the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF) and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). Participants will learn strategies for connecting students with industry professionals through guest speakers, internships, and work-based learning opportunities while gaining insight into career pathways and job opportunities within the hospitality industry. Leave with practical ideas and resources to strengthen your hospitality and tourism programs and create meaningful real-world experiences for students.

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Renee Jeffery Smith

Director of Education, Arkansas Hospitality Association

Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Hospitality and Tourism CurriculumMentors for StudentsGuest speakers for classes/demosField tripsScholarshipsInternshipsJobs

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
SCCTC Room A333

Breakout Session, FACS Division

2026 Arkansas CTE Summer Conference

Renee Jeffery Smith

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2026 Arkansas CTE Summer Conference

Renee Jeffery Smith

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