If you had just put 3,600 hours in on-the-job training, toiled through
emerit Tourism Professional Certification, spent countless nights studying for exams and sweated through a multitude of performance evaluations, don't you think you deserve a spectacular graduation party?
We certainly think you deserve it. So, circle these dates on your calendar to help us celebrate our
19th Annual Tourism Professional Recognition Dinners.
- Saskatoon dinner: June 11, Sheraton Cavalier.
- Regina dinner: June 13, Regina Inn.
These dinners recognize the culmination of years' worth of effort that Saskatchewan's tourism workers have dedicated toward building substantial long-term careers. While they don't often get the public attention of, say, high school or university graduation ceremonies, these dinners represent a significant achievement in the lives of the young people - and sometimes not-so-young people - who have completed their training. Maybe you know someone, such as a friend or family member, who has made
Journeyperson or who has completed their
Tourism Professional Certification. Make sure you congratulate them for their achievement. There are more than 4,000 such people in Saskatchewan currently.
The two annual dinners also recognize the contributions of the people and businesses that provide training, facilities and other support, as well as the people and businesses that show outstanding professionalism in Saskatchewan's tourism sector. It's one heck of a night that's not soon forgotten by those who are there.
Recognition categories
Certification Honourees
- Certified tourism industry professionals recognize the value of lifelong learning and personal development. Many tourism professionals have attained certification in two or more occupations.
Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors
- The Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors (CITC) advances the professional development of travel counsellors and managers. It promotes the national industry designations of Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) and Certified Travel Manager (CTM).
Journeypersons
- Tourism apprenticeships are offered through STEC in partnership with the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission. Apprenticeships are available in two trades: Guest Services Representative and Food and Beverage Person. To become journeypersons, apprentices must have 3,600 hours of work experience, receive professional certification in their chosen trade, complete a range of occupational, safety and trade-related training, and successfully pass a series of examinations.
Property Recognition
- Education and training opportunities for frontline staff are key to the success of Saskatchewan’s tourism sector. Employer support and encouragement are critical. The tourism sector acknowledges Saskatchewan businesses for their commitment to staff development through emerit National Occupational Standards and Professional Certification.
Service Best Recognition
- Businesses that attain a high level of achievement – at least 60% staff or management participation in Service Best – are recognized in our Business Recognition program.
Employer of Choice Recognition
- STEC's Employer of Choice program is designed to assist tourism businesses across the province in attracting and retaining staff by providing employers with the tools and resources to engage in best practices, increase staff training, improve organizational human resources practices, and be recognized as a leader in the tourism sector.
Ambassador Awards
- The tourism sector is made up of five industries: accommodations, food and beverage services, recreation and entertainment, transportation, and travel services. There may not be an award given for all industries in every year. Nominees for an Ambassador Award must meet the following criteria: certified in a tourism occupation, active in tourism, embody the values of certification, and exhibit an ongoing commitment to professionalism in tourism.
More information on our
Professional Recognition Dinners.
See last year's
program or
announcement.
