Marketing Education
(offsite locations)

Students must provide their own
transportation to offsite locations.

Classroom on the Mall
(at Pembroke Mall)

 RETAIL OPERATIONS (ME 8223)
Two credits, one year, Grades 11-12

RETAIL OPERATIONS CO-OP (ME 8222)
Three credits, one year, Grades 11-12
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Students meet at the mall for a double class period each day to receive classroom instruction in the retail industry.  Studies include window display, merchandising, loss prevention, marketing research, and retail sales.  Co-op students engage in retailing activities with mall merchants and receive assistance with job placement. Transportation will be the responsibility of the student.

Certification:  Students are eligible to sit for the National Retail Federation Customer Service Professional exam for student-selected verified credit.

 

RETAIL MANAGEMENT (ME 8243)
Two credits, one year, Grade 12
Prerequisite:  Retail Operations

RETAIL MANAGEMENT CO-OP (ME 8242)
Three credits, one year, Grade 12
Prerequisite:  Retail Operations
Courses articulate with Tidewater Community College

This advanced course is designed to enhance the retail knowledge of students who have successfully completed Retail Operations.  Students meet daily at the mall for a double class period to study management principles, retail promotions, mall management, personnel policies, and business ownership.  Transportation is the responsibility of the student.

Certification:  Students are eligible to sit for the National Retail Federation Customer Service Professional exam for student-selected verified credit.

 

 Hotel Operations and Management
(at the ATC and Crowne Plaza Hotel)

HOTEL OPERATIONS (ME 8161)
Two credits, one year, Grades 11-12

HOTEL OPERATIONS CO-OP (ME8160)
Three credits, one year, Grade 11-12
Courses articulate with Tidewater Community College and Hampton University

This class is designed to give students hands-on experience in the hotel business.  Students meet at a hotel for a double class period each day to receive classroom instruction.  Studies include all aspects of hotel operation:  preparation, table waiting, housekeeping, sales and marketing, accounting, and security.  Students also work with the hotel staff during class time.  Transportation is the responsibility of the student.

Certification:  Students are eligible to sit for the National Retail Federation Customer Service Professional exam for student-selected verified credit.

 

HOTEL MANAGEMENT (ME 8165)
Two credits, one year, Grade 12
Prerequisite:  Hotel Operations

HOTEL MANAGEMENT CO-OP (ME 8164)
Three credits, one year, Grade 12
Prerequisite:  Hotel Operations
Courses articulate with Tidewater Community College and Hampton University

Students learn how to manage staff, monitor financial aspects, and maintain ongoing operations in the hotel industry.  Hands-on experience is gained within the hotel industry.  This class users the American Hotel/ Motel Association curriculum and provides the opportunity for students to be certified as hospitality supervisory, a national recognition program.  Transportation is the responsibility of the student.

Certification:  Students are eligible to sit for the National Retail Federation Customer Service Professional exam for student-selected verified credit.