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Certificate E0379
The Event Planning and Catering Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in event planning and catering companies, banquets facilities, hotels, convention centers, and fair grounds. Students gain practical and management training in: food safety and sanitation, food production, menu development, developing catering business plans, client meeting techniques, contract creation and banquet event order development. Students who successfully complete the requirements for this certificate will also earn the Food Protection Manager Certification from the National Restaurant Association upon passing the ServSafe Exam.
Required Courses
- Food Service Managers
Food Service Managers
SOC Career Code: 11-9051.00Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
Typical Hourly Salary$49.88The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$52,168.58Annual Job Openings10,325Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
SOC Career Code: 13-1121.00Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
Typical Hourly Salary$60.73The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$60,771.06Annual Job Openings2,953Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages
- Food Service Managers
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