Tourism 10, 20, 30

(a)	Examine the roles, responsibilities, educational qualifications and personal and professional qualities common to people involved in tourism-related occupations.
(b)	List personal interests, skills, abilities and traits that may lead to a career in the tourism sector.
(c)	Debunk common myths related to tourism jobs, such as: tourism jobs are found only in hotels, airlines and travel agencies; tourism jobs pay minimum wage; and, tourism jobs are available only in the summer.
(d)	Research which tourism-related occupations are facing shortages and which are oversubscribed locally, regionally and/or provincially.
(e)	Reflect upon personal suitability or non-suitability for specific tourism- related occupations considering criteria such as: initial and continuing educational and training requirements; duties and skills required for the occupation; work environment, including typical hours and shift work and typical locations; current wages received in Saskatchewan and how these compare to current wages in other regions of Canada; physical, mental and emotional stresses related to the occupation; workplace hazards and safety considerations; other occupations with which they interact; apprenticeship and/or certifications available and/or required in Saskatchewan; and, emerging and future trends in the industry.
(f)	Communicate research findings through a creative means such as a display, brochure, video, digital presentation, website or oral presentation.

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