Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism

Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism

The Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism (CATT) program offers free educational resources to introduce and promote tourism employment and education opportunities to high school students across Canada.

How is the CATT program used?

The CATT program offers a free, flexible suite of educational resources that can be integrated into the current high school curriculum. It allows students to specialize in tourism through a successful work and study approach.

Benefits for Educators

Integration

Allows teachers to engage students in the subject of tourism while continuing with their high school curriculum.

Enrichment

Schools receive access to helpful online and downloadable teaching resources and suggested learning activities.

Partnership

Teachers work with local tourism representatives to arrange for work and volunteer experience opportunities for CATT students.

Benefits for Students

With the support and guidance of educators and industry partners, the program has grown to provide high school students across the country with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the working world and post-secondary endeavours. 

First launched by the American Express Foundation and housed under Tourism HR Canada

Became a permanent Tourism HR Canada program

Have achieved certificates from the CATT program

Across Canada

2024

NEW VERSION LAUNCH

CATT is the proud Canadian member of the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP)

An international network of schools offering travel and tourism education.

CATT schools can access the GTTP curriculum resources and participate in a variety of student competitions that help showcase the depth and breadth of the tourism sector worldwide.

The Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism program can be offered at three levels.

Tourism Foundations Certificate

The Tourism Foundations Certificate is
focused on incorporating the CATT curriculum materials and learning outcomes. Students will:

Complete course work from the CATT program as assigned by CATT educator.

Undertake a minimum 15 hours of tourism volunteer or paid work experience.

Participate in at least one tourism career workshop (coordinated with Tourism HR Canada).

Tourism Essentials Certificate

The Tourism Essentials Certificate is
focused on introducing students to the tourism industry and gaining recognition for completing minimum requirements. Students will:

Complete 5 CATT Modules and 1 Capstone Project.

Undertake a minimum 60 hours of tourism volunteer or paid work experience.

Participate in at least one tourism career workshop (coordinated with Tourism HR Canada).

Obtain at least one tourism-related certificate (i.e., safe food service, customer service).

Tourism Advanced Certificate

The Tourism Advanced Certificate is
the most comprehensive program and is intended for learners who are interested in pursuing post-secondary tourism training or employment. Students will:

Complete 8 Modules and 2 Capstone Projects.

Undertake a minimum 180 hours of tourism volunteer or paid work experience.

Participate in at least one tourism career workshop (coordinated with Tourism HR Canada).

Obtain at least one tourism-related certificate (i.e., safe food service, customer service).

Reach out for more information on program requirements & how to register your school for CATT.

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