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  "name": "Hospitality Services",
  "award": "Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)",
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      "markdown": "The Hospitality Services Certificate allows students to explore careers in hospitality, specifically in food services and hotel/motel/resort front desk; understand the advantages and challenges of each; and use self-assessment tools to determine which is right for them. The program emphasizes customer service and its importance, helping students understand customer behavior and loyalty in a diverse and increasingly global society. Students will also learn techniques and tips for finding work in the hospitality industry. Moreover, in Employability Skills or VESL: English for Work 2, students learn soft skills that are beneficial for working in any hospitality environment.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1.  Apply the knowledge and skills they gained to obtain entry-level employment and/or start their career pathway in hospitality."
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          "title": "Microsoft Windows Overview",
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          "code": "VFOOD 005",
          "title": "ServSafe® Food Handler",
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