HOSPITALITY IS KEY
Be first in line to advance your hospitality management skills, and get set for an upgraded career.
TCL’s Hospitality Management certificate program assists new or experienced hospitality industry personnel upgrade their management skills to increase employment opportunities.
Technical College of the Lowcountry’s 24-credit-hour hospitality management certificate program can be completed in as little as two semesters. Courses concentrate on helping you build your management skills in a variety of hospitality sectors including resort development, hotels, food service, conventions and more. Graduates, with experience, can expect to fill supervisory positions.
IN-DEMAND
The travel and tourism industry is the Lowcountry’s number one economic driver.
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Get the management skills you need to land the best jobs in the industry.
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The 24-credit-hour program can be completed in as little as two semesters.
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ACCREDITATION
Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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Enroll now for classes at TCL’s brand new Culinary Institute of the South. Plus, general education courses can be completed at any campus or online.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“TCL is elevating the culinary arts profession and industry here in the Lowcountry.”
Chef Francine Marz
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FAQS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tuition: 24 credits x $214 per credit = $5,136..
Remember, this is before S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance and other financial aid, which could drop your costs by more than half. In fact, after financial aid, many TCL students attend for free.
*Based on Fall 2022 in-state, in-service-area tuition. Your actual cost may differ. Does not include fees, books and other costs. Qualifications vary.
Employment of chefs and head cooks is projected to grow 6 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. Population and income growth will result in greater demand for high-quality dishes at a variety of dining venues.
Consumers also are continuing to demand healthier meals made from scratch in restaurants, in cafeterias, in grocery stores, and by catering services. To ensure high-quality dishes, these establishments are increasingly hiring experienced chefs to oversee food preparation.
The S.C. mean wage for chefs and head cooks is $47,780, according to 2021 reports from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The program is a great fit for those who:
• Are creative and innovative.
• Have physical stamina to endure long shifts while standing.
• Have great time-management skills.
• Can handle hectic and fast-paced work environments.