Hello there,
This is a video wrap of the event today involving students from the San Diego Unified School District.
A brief summary of the event: students from across San Diego met at Golden Hall in Downtown before being shuttled around to various locations (see Press Release below). Students got the opportunity to visit at least two places and learn about career opportunities in San Diego's popular Hospitality & Tourism industry. Students got to hear and learn from the professionals who work those jobs everyday.
To download and view B-roll from the event, click on the Google Drive link here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p7KPxOf0kPOlUWivT-b8KQ0phJz5gjDB/view?usp=sharing
To download and view interviews from the event, click on the Google Drive link here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wlcz02GHiqTpUiBT2-TEUwVeEzH13wq8/view?usp=sharing
Enclosed with the B-roll is shots from Golden Hall in Downtown San Diego; shots of the students/groups walking to various location; shots of group getting on bus; video of students visiting the Hornblower; shots of students at the Fish Market; students getting to filet fish at Fish Market; students getting to grill fish.
Interview 1:
Name: Noah
Title: 9th grade, San Diego High School
Interview 2:
Name: Marissa
Title: 12th grade, Mira Mesa High School
Interview 3:
Name: Tim Murphy
Title: Culinary Instructor, Mira Mesa High School
Interview 4:
Name: Luis Barrios (Bar-E-Os)
Title: Hospitality Conference Founder/General Manager Hilton San Diego Airport Harbor Island
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Mike Makie
Communications Specialist
Office: (619) 725-7173 Mobile: (619) 885-6733
4100 Normal Street, Rm 2232 :: San Diego, CA 92103
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Feb. 18, 2020
****MEDIA ADVISORY****
San Diego Hospitality & Tourism Industries To Open Doors to Host 500 High School Students at the 22th Annual Hospitality Conference & Career Fair
Collaboration allows students to interact with industry leaders and the opportunity to explore various careers paths in this growing sector
This comes at a time when top industries leaders say they are facing a talent shortage
SAN DIEGO — San Diego’s hospitality and tourism industries will open its doors to host 500 high school students for the 22th Annual High School Hospitality & Tourism Conference and Career Fair on Thursday, Feb. 20. The conference will be held at Golden Hall, located at 202 C Street, San Diego from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (PST)
The event is designed to prepare and inspire students, who are currently enrolled in hospitality and culinary programs, for future career success in one of San Diego’s fastest growing sectors. This comes at time when industry leaders say they have more jobs than workers. During the day, students will explore various careers paths, interact with top industry professionals and fill out applications to secure summer job opportunities. The hospitality and tourism sector in San Diego employs 194,000 residents and generates more than $778 million annually in state and local taxes, according to The San Diego Tourism Authority.
The conference is sponsored and organized by San Diego County Chapter- California Restaurant Association, SDG&E, San Diego Unified School District, and San Diego Hotel- Motel Association.
WHAT: High School Hospitality Conference and Career Fair
WHEN: Thursday, February 20, 2020
TIME: 8am to 1pm
WHERE: Golden Hall, 202 C Street, San Diego, CA
WHO:
Scott Blanchard, President of The Ken Blanchard Companies
Luis Barrios, General Manager, Hilton San Diego Airport at Harbor Island
Todd Cahill, Director of Business Services, San Diego Gas & Electric
Al Love, Senior Director, College and Career Leadership, San Diego County Office of Education
Jeff Rossman President, California Restaurant Association SD County Chapter
Students & Special Guest Speaker
Students from Hilltop, Hoover, Garfield, Granite Hills, e3 Civic, IDEA Center, Madison, Mira Mesa, Mission Hills, Monarch, Morse, Mount Miguel, San Diego, San Diego Center for Children, San Diego Job Corp North, San Pasqual, and Vista will participate in the one- day job shadow initiative. Then students will break into groups for a “behind-the-scenes” tour at the following hotels, restaurants and local hot spots:
Participating Hotels, Restaurants, & Tourism Hot Spots
Claim Jumper, Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa, Donovan’s Steak & Chop House, Glorietta Bay Inn, Grand Hyatt, Hilton Harbor Island, Hilton San Diego Gaslamp, Hornblower Cruises & Events, Lou & Mickey’s, Marriott Gaslamp Quarter, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Miguel’s Cocina, Omni Hotel, The Cheesecake Factory, The Fish Market, Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, US Grant Hotel, Water Grill, Wyndham and Zumbido/West Coast Social.
KEY QUOTES:
“The Conference opens student minds to a future in the hospitality industry. They learn they can be general managers and executive chefs but also lawyers, architects, engineers and marketing professionals.” - Luis Barrios, General Manager, Hilton San Diego Airport at Harbor Island
“Right now there are more jobs than workers. For this reason, it is critical to introduce the next generation of leaders to this important and growing industry that employees 1 out of 8 San Diegians.”
– Scott Blanchard, President of The Ken Blanchard Companies
“Building an innovative and diverse workforce is a priority at SDG&E. As a lead sponsor, we are committed to empowering students to be college and career ready. ” –Todd Cahill, Director of Business Services, San Diego Gas & Electric
“Students walk away feeling inspired. They start talking about their passions, goals and future steps they are going to take to ensure they become tomorrow’s leaders in this growing and important sector in the San Diego economy.” - Al Love, Senior Director, College and Career Leadership, San Diego County Office of Education
“We are extremely proud of our local business partners who join in with the California Restaurant Association in helping enrich the minds and lives of our future community leaders. To see dedication and investment in these students by all involved in the hospitality conference is commendable.” –Jeff Rossman, President, San Diego County Chapter of the California Restaurant Association
STATS:
Tourism is the second largest export industry in San Diego and accounts for one-in-eight local jobs, according to San Diego Tourism Authority.
Employment in California’s hospitality industry has posted annual consecutive increases in employment since 2011. This year, the sector is projected to add 19,880 new jobs, growing by 2.8 percent annually according to Economic & Workforce Development, California Community Colleges.
Providing young people with real-world learning experiences can be key to improving U.S. high school graduation rates. Currently, 1 in 5 students do not graduate with their class on time. In San Diego, 18% percent of students will not complete high school on time and earn a diploma this this year, according to the latest data released by U.S. Department of Education.
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Kristi Zimsky
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Kristi Zimsky
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