Hospitality Industry Overview   The Hospitality industry consists of the hotels/lodgings and restaurant/food service sectors. If you enjoy meeting lots of different people or working in an environment that is as different every day as the people coming through your establishment, you should consider these two sectors. The National Restaurant Association reports that the U.S. restaurant and food service industry currently employs more than 12.5 million full and part-time workers making this industry the largest employer in the Nation after local, state, and federal government.

In 2006, the industry's 925,000 locations will serve over 70 billion meals and snacks. People in the hotel and lodging sector make sure that guest accommodations are pleasant, comfortable, and that everything in the hotel runs smoothly. The range of opportunities and the locations of workplaces are enormous. In the U.S. alone, there are over 60,000 establishments from the small boutique hotels to the internationally famous resorts.

In the restaurant and food service sector you can go from an entry-level position like prep chef to running your own kitchen as an executive chef at a five star establishment! This sector is one of the nation's largest employers. Many young adults start their work lives in this sector but with a little hard work and/or additional education, a rewarding career path is also available.

The diverse range of activities offered by this industry provides excellent job opportunities for people with varied skills and educational backgrounds.

Training for food service managers is available through American Financial Institute’s educational services. We make obtaining or renewing your certificate/license easy. Study at the pace that suits you...start and stop whenever you want and pick-up where you left-off! At the completion of your training you will receive your online certificate. Print it out and keep it in your account for safekeeping until you need it. Recordkeeping made easy!

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Alcohol Seller/Server

Many states mandate that anyone who serves alcohol, sells alcohol, or manages a liquor licensed premise must become Alcohol Server Certified. Our classes provide all the state-required training, including laws and regulations, effects of alcohol, enforcement practices, and recommendations for owners and managers for safe and responsible alcohol service. Responsible beverage service training is a valuable public safety program, and benefits the community in many ways.

American Financial Institute’s Alcohol Server Education Program is an important part of DWI Prevention. Alcohol-related problems and DWI crash statistics are alarming. In 2006, there were 13,470 fatalities in crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver (BAC of .08 or higher) – 32 percent of total traffic fatalities for the year. Our training program also promotes responsible alcoholic beverage service, and contributes through its educational program to saving lives and saving taxpayer dollars.

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Cosmetology

The occupational outlook for cosmetology careers is very promising. According to Money Magazine, cosmetology is on the list for one of the 50 most fast-growing and desirable jobs. Cosmetology career options are almost unlimited. Among the careers available are: hairdresser, manicurist, cosmetic sales, product representative, salon owner/manager, instructor, product distributor and consultant. One of the changes in the industry in the past few years is the opening of day spas at hotels, resorts and shopping centers. There are jobs also in the entertainment industry, working with geriatric clients in assisted living facilities, hospitals and even in mortuary science settings. Private schools and colleges hire licensed cosmetologists with advanced training to be instructional or lab assistants, instructors and school directors.

Licensed cosmetologists find that their income increases as they gain experience and build a steady clientele. They move ahead in their career through continued training to keep up with changing styles and beauty techniques, a good sense of customer service and perhaps an aptitude for sales and building a business.

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Funeral Education