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Ella T. Grasso Technical High School is proud to offer New London County’s only Guest Services Management program for high school juniors and seniors. Current 10th and 11th-grade students can apply now for fall 2025 enrollment. Students who join the program will graduate with a Grasso Tech diploma and earn valuable career credentials in Guest Services Management.

Jones, C.

Chris Jones
Department Head
860-441-0340
Chris.Jones@cttech.org

The Guest Services Management classroom combines online learning along with real-life experiences that introduce high school students to the variety of opportunities available in the industry. Students will experience key business, marketing, and personal financial concepts including marketing, management, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, hospitality, and more. The educational goal is to prepare students to enter the workforce or continue on to a post-secondary hospitality and tourism management program.

Students enrolled in the Guest Services Management program will advance with Always Food Safe Certification and a Certified Hospitality & Tourism Management Professional (CHTMP) designation from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI).

Through existing articulation agreements with area Community Colleges as well as Johnson & Wales University (RI), students will receive college credits upon graduation.

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The guest services management program oversees the front-of-house operations for the school restaurant, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for patrons. This includes managing reservations, greeting guests, and coordinating with the kitchen staff to facilitate efficient pick-up and delivery of meals.

To learn more about Connecticut Technical Education and Career System’s Guest Services Management program standards, industry certifications earned, course breakdown and career/college pathways, please visit our district website.

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