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Pathways

Opportunities as Individual as You Are

Hospitality & tourism careers run from A to Z — from airline pilots to zoo guides. In Grand Rapids, those opportunities fall into five key pathways: Hotels & Lodging, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Aviation & Transit, and Recreation & Entertainment.

Explore a pathway below to discover the roles, growth opportunities, and real stories behind each career.

AVES Films for Experience GR

A bartender in a black shirt is serving drinks to two women seated at a bar, with a wooden wall and shelves visible in the background.

Food & Beverage

From farm to fork, these roles serve experiences people love.

AVES Films for Experience GR

The image shows three people in a professional setting, with two women shaking hands and a man standing nearby.

Hotels & Lodging

From check-in to checkout, these roles make every stay memorable.

AVES Films for Experience GR

A person in black clothing is standing in a spacious room with wooden beams and large windows, surrounded by chairs and a floral arrangement.

Event Management

From setup to spotlight, these roles make every event unforgettable.

AVES Films for Experience GR

A young woman with long blonde hair stands in front of a gallery wall displaying various framed artworks.

Recreation & Entertainment

From backstage to center stage, these roles bring moments to life.

AVES Films for Experience GR

Three women standing in an airport terminal, with a private jet visible in the background.

Aviation & Transit

From runway to arrivals, these roles keep the world moving.