Creating & Experiencing

Hospitality, Events, Tourism, Arts, Entertainment & Design

Service to others is about more than a smile.

Business isn’t just about products, it’s also about selling an event, a moment, or an experience.

Give someone the taste of a new flavor, the relaxation of a massage, the answer to computer problems, or the joy of a dream wedding. In South Central Kentucky, there are a number of diverse businesses looking for your skills, including many locally owned or dedicated to the growing tourism in the region, where you can gain the experience to take charge of your career and move up in your pathway.

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Hospitality in South Central Kentucky

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Your Pathwayin Hospitality

Your future starts here. Explore in-demand careers across South Central Kentucky and find the path that’s right for you.

  1. High School Diploma Jobs for you Average Salary Range
  2. Special Training Jobs for you Average Salary Range
  3. Associate’s Degree Jobs for you Average Salary Range
  4. Bachelor’s Degree Jobs for you Average Salary Range

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High Demand Positionsin Hospitality

Software Developers

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Average Annual Salary: $122,700

Web and Digital Interface Designers

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Average Annual Salary: $74,400

Art Directors

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Average Annual Salary: $73,500

Entertainment and Recreation Managers

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Average Annual Salary: $68,700

Food Service Managers

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma

Average Annual Salary: $62,300

Event Planners

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Average Annual Salary: $51,500

Film and Video Editors

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Average Annual Salary: $48,400

Set and Exhibit Designers

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Average Annual Salary: $40,800

Cooks

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma + Training Program

Average Annual Salary: $32,300

Amusement and Recreation Attendants

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma

Average Annual Salary: $27,300

Resources

Resources to start building your pathway are available throughout the community and through educational certifications. Local schools are just one of many resources, and in the surrounding area these programs and career models are offered. See what’s available in your community.

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High School Diploma: Jobs for you

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High School Diploma: Average salary range

Average annual salary range$26,600 – $62,300

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Special Training: Jobs for you

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Special Training: Average salary range

Average annual salary range$31,200 – $53,100

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Associate’s Degree: Jobs for you

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Associate’s Degree: Average salary range

Average annual salary range$41,400 – $50,800

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Bachelor’s Degree: Jobs for you

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Bachelor’s Degree: Average salary range

Average annual salary range$38,200 – $122,700

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Hospitality career development resources

Career Pathways Offered at Area High Schools

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Program information from the SCK LAUNCH Hospitality pathway.