The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) in Las Vegas is one of a kind. Founded in 2004 by University of Nevada, Las Vegas professors, TISOH offers an unprecedented educational experience. With the pineapple as their symbol, TISOH educates in all areas of hospitality. Their Wedding Coordination and Design (WCD) Certification provides students with the knowledge needed to fully coordinate a wedding.
Recently, I had the amazing opportunity to meet with TISOH’s Director, Timothy Lam, MIBS, MS. With a background in International Marketing, Tim had always loved hotels, which inspired him to make a career change. Tim hopes that TISOH can give other people the same opportunity to follow their dreams in a career they are passionate about. He and the other professors understand that a four-year college education isn’t for everyone, which inspired TISOH’s programs. Along with Wedding Coordination and Design, other programs include Conference Management and Event Planning, Meeting and Event Catering, Hotel Operations, and Concierge.
The Wedding Coordination and Design Program features a unique curriculum covering everything from cultural and religious ceremonies to green weddings, and all of the essentials that go into planning the big day. Taught by industry professionals, classes of six to ten students receive a hands-on education. During the program the students actually plan a real wedding. They are also required to a 30-hour externship.
TISOH’s programs offer a once in a lifetime networking opportunity. Instructors like Brit Bertino, CSEP, who started her own wedding planning company, Simply Weddings by Brit Bertino, build personal relationships with students and enjoy enhancing their education by taking them on as interns and possibly even employees!
Since TISOH’s opening, Mr. Lam has seen many changes. He is proud that the quality of the students continues to improve, and the school’s ability to attract high level industry professionals is increasing. With more alumni graduating each year and returning to help out at TISOH, all of the programs are improving.
Mr. Timothy Lam hopes to elevate the status of the industry by continuing to produce alumni that are fully prepared to plan exquisite weddings.
The Wedding Coordination and Design program is a 90-hour program that can be completed in either a three-month semester, meeting two times each week, or on the fasttrack which means five days a week for one month. For more information on the WCD program click HERE to visit TISOH’s website.
If you’re passionate about planning weddings and want to get your start in the industry, enroll online! TISOH has WCD programs starting on October 31, 2011 and January 23, 2012.
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