Hospitality and Personal Services Career Field

Personal care and customer service are at the core of this career field, which includes work in restaurants, hotels, travel agencies, salons, spas and more. Coordinate special events and attractions or market travel and tourism services. Become a chef or baker, or provide personal services as a barber, esthetician or cosmetologist.

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Baking and Pastry Arts

This curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required for employment in the baking/pastry industry, including restaurants, hotels, independent bakeries/pastry shops, wholesale/retail markets, and high-volume bakeries, and/or further academic studies.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Diploma
  • Certificates
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Barbering (Non-degree)

Learn the art of barbering, and prepare for the NC Board of Barber Examiners certification exam and apprentice license.
Degrees & Pathways
  • License
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Cosmetology

The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment which enables students to develop manipulative skills.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Diploma
Financial Aid
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Cosmetology and Natural Hair (Non-degree)

Learn the art of cosmetology in Wake Tech's streamlined, non-degree School of Cosmetology program. Prepare yourself to be workforce ready by focusing solely on hands-on training and preparing for the N.C. Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners certification exam.
Degrees & Pathways
  • License
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Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts curriculum provides specific training required to prepare students to assume positions as trained culinary professionals in a variety of food service settings, including full-service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, etc.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Diploma
  • Certificates
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Esthetics Technology

The Esthetics Technology curriculum provides competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles and hands-on fundamentals associated with the art of skin care.
Degrees & Pathways
  • Certificates
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Hospitality and Tourism Courses (Non-degree)

From baking to bartending, culinary and restaurant certifications to operating your own food truck, Wake Tech has a short-term training program to get you the skills you need.
Degrees & Pathways
  • Certificates
  • Certification
Financial Aid
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Hospitality Certifications (Non-degree)

Get a comprehensive overview of the lodging industry and an in-depth look at facets of service and latest trends in the Hospitality Industry. Earn multiple certifications in one, 10-week course.
Degrees & Pathways
  • Certification
Financial Aid
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Hospitality Management

The Hospitality Management curriculum prepares students to understand and apply the administrative and practical skills needed for supervisory and managerial positions in hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, institutions, and clubs
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Diploma
  • Certificates
Financial Aid
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