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Hospitality and Tourism Management

With domestic and international travel easier than ever, the tourism industry requires professionals skilled in managing resources, multicultural cooperation and other realities of globalization. Our Hospitality and Tourism Management program provides a time-efficient, comprehensive experience that trains you to excel in this growing industry. Courses focus on key areas – such as business operations, food service and human resources – and explores these within various cultural contexts. Additionally, experienced faculty equip you with strategies for success, enabling you to make your mark on any map.

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Quick to Get Qualified Eight courses total. Finish in just two semesters. Semester option available.

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Optional Practical Training Optional Practical Training (OPT) offers international students the opportunity to work up to one full year in the United States after nine months of full-time study. See OPT.

Short-Term Study Abroad   Opportunity Academic certificate students will have the opportunity of engaging short-term study abroad program run by our international university partners either in winter or summer. Partial scholarship may be provided.

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Cost: $13,440 Length: Two Semesters When to Start: Fall, Spring, Summer (domestic students only)

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“With a bachelor’s degree from Turkey and three years’ experience in the hospitality sector, I chose the SF State Hospitality and Tourism certificate program as it is a wonderful opportunity. The University has partnerships with 5-star hotel chains and opportunities to interview with them. I am really excited to be studying in this program and having a lot of fun in San Francisco. If you are looking to study practical topics and gain real experience, San Francisco State University is the place for you!”

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The College of Professional & Global Education offers this certificate program in partnership with the  Lam Family College of Business,  which has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International since 1964. The Lam Family College of Business provides a high-quality business education to a diverse learning community through innovative teaching, research and support. The college is one of just five percent of all business schools worldwide that meet the rigorous standards for this accreditation.

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Program: Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management, B.S.

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Program Description

Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management (B.S. degree program): Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation professionals can make a difference in the quality of life for all citizens by encouraging and facilitating the positive use of leisure time, whether that is while at home, traveling, engaging in recreation, recreational sport or entertainment. The Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management degree program educates students in leisure and play theory, event planning, leadership, management and working with diverse groups while embracing sustainability of resources while participating in leisure-time pursuits. Students complete practicum and internship experiences in various leisure service settings in the for-profit, government and nonprofit sectors.

Program Requirements

Grade requirements for core classes.

Undergraduate majors in Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management are required to earn a grade of “C” or better in each of the core classes for the units to be counted as progress toward a degree.

Each class can be repeated once to improve the grade. Subsequent retakes must be appealed to the Department of Recreation and Tourism faculty. First Aid and CPR certification (non-online) is required at time of graduation.

Students must also complete a minimum of 400 hours of professional practice hours prior to graduation to develop professional competencies and to adequately prepare for their career.

Professional Preparation Opportunities

Professional learning experiences are offered to students throughout the program. Experiential education and community service learning opportunities are included in coursework. Students are provided the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of leisure organizations. Students complete their 400 minimum internship hours in several ways. At least 60 of these hours will be completed in core classes taken prior to taking two sections of the RTM 494C internship class (170 supervised hours of internship per section) in a career setting.

Internship: All students enroll in a capstone (6 units) senior internship. To ensure the highest-quality internship experience possible, the department requires all students to have completed all 200- and 300-level core courses and the majority of their electives package prior to enrollment in the internship program. However, it is strongly encouraged that the senior internship experience be taken as the culminating learning opportunity toward the B.S. degree. See academic advisor for further requirements.

Students consult with faculty regarding policies and procedures governing practical experience. Multiple professional certifications are both possible and encouraged through judicious selection of field placements and elective coursework.

Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management (60 units)

The department is committed to providing a generalist framework from which students may seek one or more professional certifications. See advisor for specific career preparation patterns. Electives are selected in consultation with and approved by the departmental academic advisors.

1. Lower Division Core (9 units)

RTM 202/L Planning Programs and Events for the Recreational Experience and Lab (2/1) RTM 204 Introduction to Recreation Therapy (3) RTM 278 Exploring the World of Tourism, Hospitality, Recreation, and Parks (3)

2. Upper Division Core (27 units)

RTM 300 Recreation and Community Development (3) RTM 302 Dynamics of Leadership in Recreation and Human Services (3) RTM 303 Promotion of the Recreation Experience (3) RTM 304 Entrepreneurial Ventures in Recreation and Human Services (3) RTM 314 Hospitality and Customer Service (3) RTM 403 Evaluation Research in Recreation and Human Services (3) RTM 490 Challenges in Leisure Services Seminar (3) RTM 494C Senior Internship (3-3)

3. Electives (24 units)

15 units minimum to be selected from the following:.

ACCT 220 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3) FCS 304 Food Service Production (2) RTM 251 Recreation and the Natural Environment (3) RTM 260 Introduction to Recreational Sport Management (3) RTM 280 Organizing Campus Recreation and Sport (3) RTM 294CS/L Recreation Service Learning Theory and Practicum and Lab (1/2) RTM 301 Travel and Tourism (3) RTM 305 Dynamics of Early Childhood Play (3) RTM 306 Leadership Coaching (3) RTM 310/L Adventure Recreation and Human Relations and Lab (2/1) RTM 330 Women, Leisure and Ethnicity in the U.S. (3) RTM 351 Outdoor and Environmental Education (3) RTM 352 Play and Human Potential (3) RTM 353/L Literature of the Wilderness Experience and Lab (2/1) RTM 402 Models of Play, Leisure and Recreation (3) RTM 405 Play and the Exceptional Child (3) RTM 406/L Enhancing Childhood Creativity and Lab (2/1) RTM 414 Food and Beverage Management (3) RTM 415 Leisure and Aging (3) RTM 424 Meetings and Conventions Management (3) RTM 434 Accommodations Management (3) RTM 444 Nonprofit Organizations and Fund Development in Leisure and Human Services (3) RTM 452/L Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Lab (3/2) RTM 454 Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Large-Scale Events (3) RTM 480 Recreational Tourism: Issues and Trends (3) RTM 481 Principles of Sustainable Tourism (3)

Up to 4 elective units may be selected from the following:

RTM 151A Backpacking (2) RTM 151B Rock Climbing and Mountaineering (2) RTM 151C Winter Mountaineering (2) RTM 151D Flat-Water Boating (2) RTM 151E Whitewater Boating (2) RTM 151F Survival (2) RTM 151G Challenge/Ropes Courses (2) RTM 151H Caving (2) RTM 265 Water Skiing and Wakeboarding (1) RTM 267/L Sailing and Lab (1/1)

Up to 3 elective units may be selected from the following:

RTM 398A Supervised Individual Project (1) RTM 498A Field Assignment and Reports (1) RTM 498B Field Assignment and Reports (2) RTM 499A-C Independent Study (1-3)

Up to 6 elective units may be selected in career-related courses outside the department subject to the approval of the departmental advisor.

4. general education (48 units).

Undergraduate students must complete 48 units of General Education as described in this Catalog, including 3 units of coursework meeting the Ethnic Studies (ES) graduation requirement.

6 units are satisfied by the following course in the major: RTM 403 satisfies B5 Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning; and RTM 278 satisfies E Lifelong Learning.

If taken, RTM 310/L or RTM 330 satisfies upper division F Comparative Cultural Studies. RTM 251 , RTM 310/L or RTM 352 fulfills the Information Competence requirement.

Total Units in the Major: 60

General education units: 42, additional units: 18, total units required for the b.s. degree: 120, more information.

For more information about this program, please contact [email protected] .

Department of Recreation and Tourism Management Chair: Nathan Martin Redwood Hall (RE) 262 (818) 677-3202

Program Learning Outcomes

Students receiving a Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management will be able to:

• Demonstrate critical thinking, including innovation, analysis, synthesis and application to the fields of recreation, play, leisure, parks, hospitality and/or tourism throughout the THRM program.
• Demonstrate entry-level knowledge in the nature and scope of the park, recreation, tourism and hospitality professions and the historic, scientific and philosophical foundations of the profession based on evaluation of key class assignments and industry standards.
• Demonstrate the ability to design, implement and evaluate services, events and programs that model inclusive practices and that enhance the quality of life for all people through recreation and leisure experiences in a minimum of three required assignments in core courses.
• Demonstrate entry-level knowledge and skills associated with delivery, leadership and operations management, including skills in emotional intelligence as assessed on outcome measures.
• Demonstrate application and integration of theoretical knowledge in a practical setting through successful completion of learning outcomes generated for a professional internship (minimum of 400 hours) in preparation for pursuing employment in the parks, recreation, tourism and hospitality industry.

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Students who have graduated with a verified Associate Degree for Transfer and have been admitted to a CSUN program that has been deemed similar will be able to complete the baccalaureate degree within 60 semester units. For additional information, see ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Maps .

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Hospitality & tourism management, bachelor of science, hospitality and tourism are two of california’s fastest growing and most important industries..

The BS in Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) allows students flexibility in the selection of courses related to hospitality and tourism management, commercial recreation, and event planning.

Curriculum focuses on lodging management, tourism planning and marketing, and conference and meeting planning, as well as the basics of entrepreneurial businesses, and the skills needed for working with for-profit and experience industry agencies (e.g., resorts, ski lodges, conference and meeting venues, cruise lines, theme parks, restaurants and clubs, destination marketing agencies, spas, clubs, entertainment and sports facilities, and travel companies).

In addition to the theoretical components of these industries and activities, faculty work closely with local industry professionals to teach students practical skills associated with internships and jobs in the industry.

Additional HTM Resources

Professional organizations in htm are:.

• CHRIE - Council On Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Education
• NRA – National Restaurant Association
• AH&LA – American Hotel & Lodging Association
• CH&LA – California Hotel & Lodging Association
• CTA – California Travel Association
• ISES – International Special Events Society
• PCMA – Professional Convention Management Association
• MPI – Meeting Professionals International
• RCRA - Resort and Commercial Recreation Association
• NSMH – National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
• TTRA – Travel and Tourism Research Association
• SKAL International
• UNWTO – United Nation World Tourism Organization

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Units required for Major: 57-59 Total units required for BS: 120

Program Description

Hospitality and tourism are two of California’s fastest growing and most important industries. The BS in Hospitality and Tourism Management  allows students flexibility in the selection of courses related to hospitality and tourism management, commercial recreation, and event planning. Curriculum focuses on hotel management, tourism destination marketing, and convention and meeting planning, as well as the basics of entrepreneurial businesses, and the skills needed for working with for-profit, and experience industry agencies (e.g., resorts, ski lodges, conference and meeting facilities, cruise lines, theme parks, destination marketing agencies, spas, clubs, and travel agencies). Local industry professionals from the Sacramento Hotel Association and Visit Sacramento (Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau) work closely with department faculty to give students practical skills associated with internships and jobs in the industry.

• Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management are not be subject to the University’s Foreign Language Graduation Requirement. Students who change major may be subject to the University’s Foreign Language Graduation Requirement.
• No more than 6 units of  RPTA 198  and  RPTA 199  in combination may be used to meet program requirements. No more than 3 units of  RPTA 198  may be used to meet major requirements.
• RPTA 21 , RPTA 22,  RPTA 100  and  RPTA 122  may  not  be used to meet program requirements.

Minimum Grade Requirement

Grade of "C-" or better is required in all courses applied to the major. 

Program Requirements

General education requirements 1, graduation requirements 1.

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TRAVEL & TOURISM

Program overview.

Travel and tourism is the study of the methods and means of moving individuals or groups from one place to another that involves transportation and accommodations with a focus on recreation and leisure. This program explores communication skills, reservation techniques, fiscal affairs, operations, computer applications, guiding practices and services.

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Hospitality & tourism management - associate in arts.

• Program Hospitality & Tourism Management
• Award Type Associate in Arts
• Major Code 02963
• Field of Study Applied Technology & Hospitality Management
• Department Accounting & Business Administration
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Hospitality & Tourism Management General - Associate in Arts

• Program Hospitality & Tourism Management General
• Major Code 02989

Hospitality: Hotel Operations Management - Associate in Science

• Program Hospitality: Hotel Operations Management
• Award Type Associate in Science
• Major Code 02991

Hospitality: Hotel Operations Management-Advanced - Certificate of Achievement

• Program Hospitality: Hotel Operations Management-Advanced
• Award Type Certificate of Achievement
• Major Code 02993

Hospitality: Hotel Operations Management-Basic - Certificate of Achievement

• Program Hospitality: Hotel Operations Management-Basic
• Major Code 02992

Hospitality: Travel & Tourism Management - Associate in Science

• Program Hospitality: Travel & Tourism Management
• Major Code 02997

Hospitality: Travel & Tourism Management-Advanced - Certificate of Achievement

• Program Hospitality: Travel & Tourism Management-Advanced
• Major Code 02999

Hospitality: Travel & Tourism Management-Basic - Certificate of Achievement

• Program Hospitality: Travel & Tourism Management-Basic
• Major Code 02998

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Below is a sample of the career options available for the travel and tourism major. Most of these require a certificate or associate degree: travel agent, hotel/motel clerk, tour guide, ticketing agent, reservations clerk, travel agency owner, tour operator, cruise ship personnel, airline attendant, travel writer, hospitality specialist, accommodations critic, sales representative, conference coordinator, conference facility director, and meeting planner for business and industrial, governmental, or educational organizations.

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The Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism program will prepare students to advance their careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Students will gain knowledge and skills related to service quality management, marketing, revenue management, human resource management, events and tourism development in the hospitality and tourism industry. Courses throughout the program address topics such as globalization, diversity and innovations in a variety of hospitality and tourism sectors. Sustainability and ethical practices are core themes explored throughout the program.

Our program also equips students with skills and knowledge to lead and innovate through disruption. Students will be prepared to take on industry changes as they progress through their career.

Additionally, students will learn how to make evidence-based decisions and plans for improvement through courses in financial management, data analytics, and applied research methods specific to the hospitality and tourism industry. The program culminates in a capstone course in which students directly apply the knowledge and skills they gained throughout the program to address an opportunity for innovation within a hospitality and tourism business or organizational unit.

A Master of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism requires 24 units of course work offered in the fall, spring and summer semesters.

Hospitality and Tourism Core

All core Hospitality and Tourism courses are required.

• HT 500 Global Hospitality and Tourism Units: 2
• HT 505 Managing Service Quality in Hospitality and Tourism Units: 2
• HT 510 Marketing Strategies for Hospitality and Tourism Units: 2
• HT 515 Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism Units: 2
• HT 520 Revenue Management for Hospitality and Tourism Units: 2
• HT 525 Ethics in Hospitality and Tourism Units: 2
• HT 530 Strategic Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism Units: 2
• HT 535 Applied Research Methods for Hospitality and Tourism Units: 2
• HT 540 Hospitality and Tourism Data Analytics Units: 2
• HT 545 Tourism Development Units: 2
• HT 550 Hospitality and Tourism Events Units: 2
• HT 555 Hospitality and Tourism Capstone Units: 2

Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management

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Become a leader in a growing, global industry. We offer options in tourism management and recreational sport management/recreation management.

Why Earn a Master's in Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation Management?

Tourism is big business. The global hospitality industry adds up to trillions of dollars, and some estimates say one person in 10 is employed in the tourism or hospitality sector.

With such vast sums of money and large numbers of employees, the industry has a huge need for skilled leaders. Those with advanced training will be ready to shape the future of this rapidly evolving field.

Why Study Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation Management at CSUN?

Managing change.

Our program gives you a strong grounding in the foundations of tourism, hospitality and recreation. You'll learn to manage and work with diverse groups while considering such issues as sustainability and how it relates to hospitality and tourism.

Leadership Training

You'll learn leadership skills and team building for organizational effectiveness. You'll learn how to respond to crisis events and human resource issues.

Culminating Experience

You'll choose to either a comprehensive exam or completion of a project on an advanced topic. If you choose the exam option, you will have time to review and synthesize what you have learned during the program and create preparatory case studies.

What You'll Learn

Our graduate program offers options in tourism management and recreational sport management/recreation management.

All master's degree students share a core curriculum, which includes concepts common to both specializations. These include human resources, marketing and promotion, crisis management and research methods and design.

Additional coursework will depend on the option you choose:

Tourism Management

Courses for this option include:

• Foundations in Tourism Hospitality and Recreation
• Cultural Aspects and Global Perspectives in Tourism
• Seminar in Tourism Planning: A Cultural and International Perspective
• Sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism
• Alternative Tourism
• Supervised Internship

Recreational Sport Management/Recreation Management

• Facility Design in Recreational Sport
• Law, Risk Management and Ethics in Recreational Sport
• Effective Teams and Leaders in Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation Organizations

Careers & Outcomes

Leadership opportunities continue to grow and thrive in this exciting industry. Our graduates find success in a wide variety of private, public and nonprofit recreation enterprises.

Below are common job titles, as well as examples of where our alumni work.

• Hotel Manager
• Club Manager
• Outdoor Recreation Director
• Travel Coordinator
• Convention Planner
• Cruise Ship Director
• Sport Facility Director
• Camp Director

Experience the Center for Recreation and Tourism

The Center for Recreation and Tourism promotes health, a balanced lifestyle, and overall well-being through a variety of recreation and leisure experiences. The center provides training, education and research activities.

Accreditation

The Department of Recreation and Tourism Management is accredited through the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions ( COAPRT ) and the Association for Experiential Education ( AEE ).

Admission Information

To be considered for admission to CSUN as a master’s student, you will need to:

• Meet university requirements .
• Tourism management option requirements
• Recreational sport management/recreation management option requirements
• Apply to both the university and the specific graduate program of interest.

Learn more about applying for a master's program at CSUN .

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How to Become a Travel Agent in California

Get information on Travel Agent Training programs by entering your zip code and request enrollment information.

Many of those that enjoy traveling feel that they possess the skills and knowledge to become a travel agent.

Most of them have traveled extensively, understand how to book a hotel and car reservation, secure plane and railway fares, coordinate travel packaging and have the resources to plan activities and tours.

Leisure travels often know what they are looking for and a budget.

They task the travel agent to find everything they want at a price they can afford.

When the perfect location is identified, they coordinate travel, local transfers/transportation, room accommodations, and even tours.

Business travelers sometimes travel in groups to attend events, conferences, and workshops.

The agent must book them into their location and help coordinate via bus or other transportation, accommodations, conference centers, make suggestions for leisure time activities and coordinate everything to make sure tall facets of the trip run smoothly.

Article Table of Contents

• 1 What Are the Travel Agent Duties and Responsibilities in California?
• 2 Do Travel Agents Require a License in the State of California?
• 3 How Much Does it Cost to Attend a Travel Agent Program in California?
• 4.1 Regional Salary in California
• 6.1 How long does it take to get started as a travel agent?
• 6.2 How do I get paid?
• 6.3 What are FAM trips?

What Are the Travel Agent Duties and Responsibilities in California?

There is a lot more to being a travel agent than most people think.

Often, those that have traveled think they possess the skills needed to become a travel agent, just because they have booked their travel and gone to numerous vacation spots across the globe.

But there is much more that goes into becoming a travel agent in California.

Here are some of the things trained travel agents can expect to do according to  USA Today :

• Certifications:  In California, individuals planning to become a travel agent need to be certified or have a degree in tourism, travel, or hospitality.
• Broad knowledge of popular travel destinations: Many people rely on their travel agent to suggest places that fit the traveler’s interests. They are often looking for a leisure vacation but are not sure of the location, so they will ask their travel agent for locations, climate, activities, and other leisure time activities.
• Business travel: A travel agent may also be required to book groups of travel for those attending conferences and business events. The needs of the business traveler are different; they may suggest meeting locations, restaurants, and things that would be of interest to the business traveler.
• Ability to book all forms of travel needs: A travel agent needs to be able to book flights, hotels, cars, or other transportation. They need to suggest and book tours, trains, buses, and cruises. A travel agent also needs to know how to reschedule and book additional days as needed and coordinate alternative means of transportation if travel or other unexpected circumstances cause travelers to miss or have to reschedule trips.
• Good customer service skills:  Most travel agents will know how to deal with customers daily, but travel can be stressful. Some people are on tight budgets that require the agent to research best deals and book them within the travelers’ financial constraints. They need to be able to stay positive when flights are canceled, and they are dealing with frustrated customers.

Do Travel Agents Require a License in the State of California?

Unlike many states, California requires travel agents to take courses or enter a travel agent training program.

In the state of California to be a licensed travel agent, you need to have a high school diploma or GED to take a travel certification program.

The other option is obtaining a degree in travel, tourism, or hospitality.

Many schools in California offer travel agent certification programs , as well as associate degree programs in tourism and hospitality.

According to  Cityandtowninfo.com , several schools in California offer travel agent and tourism classes, and they include:

• Empire College School of Business: They offer certification associate degrees in tourism and hospitality. They also focus on wine country.
• Foothill College: Foothills colleges offer certificate and degree programs. They also offer distance learning.
• West Los Angeles College: This school offers an Associate of the Arts (AA) degree in travel.
• Saddleback College: They offer both degree and certification programs in travel and tourism.
• Columbia College: This school offers students the choice between an Associate of the Arts degree and certification in hospitality management.

How Much Does it Cost to Attend a Travel Agent Program in California?

There are a couple of different costs that travel agents should expect to incur before they can start their new position.

First, anyone that sells travel or travel products in California must be registered as a California Seller of Travel.

This enables individuals to sell travel.

Depending on the class or program chosen, the cost of training could be anywhere from $295 to $895.

If you attend a full degree program, the costs will be more.

Start-up costs are approximately $500.

Agents pay $100 for their license registration fee, per location.

If they work out of two offices, the cost would be $200, etc.

How Much Can a Travel Agent Make?

According to the  Bureau of Labor Statistics , a travel agent can expect to make about $42,320 per year (median).

That equates to $20.36 per hour.

Of course, if they have a specialty, if they advertise, and if they have a good reputation in the industry, this amount may go higher.

Regional Salary in California

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https://www.citytowninfo.com/employment/travel-agents/california

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/sales/travel-agents.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get started as a travel agent.

Once you receive your credentials in California, and you set up your Website and portal, you can start in as quickly as 24 hours.

How do I get paid?

Recently, more agencies have been adding on a commission to the total amount of the trip.

The average is around 14%.

What are FAM trips?

A FAM (or familiarization) trip is offered by suppliers, so agents can get to know their properties and suggest them to their clients.

Read the full guide: How to Become a Travel Agent

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9 Best Golf Courses in Southern California

Spanning from the lively cityscape of Los Angeles to the sun-soaked shores of San Diego, Southern California is a golfer’s playground. Its landscapes range from dramatic oceanfront cliffs to vast desert plains, creating a golfing experience like no other. With over 600 golf courses to choose from, Southern California has solidified its reputation as a premier golf destination, not just for its sheer number of courses, but for its exceptional quality. Home to some of California’s – and the world’s – finest golf courses, Southern California invites you to tee off in paradise. Let’s explore these gems together.

Best Golf Courses in Southern California

1. stadium course at pga west.

Pete Dye’s Stadium Course at PGA WEST® isn’t just a golf course; it’s a legend in the making. It’s been rated by Golf Digest as one of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses” for good reason. This 7,300-yard marvel is the ultimate test of skill, with the highest stroke (76.1) and slope (150) ratings at PGA WEST®. But don’t let that intimidate you – there are five sets of tees, so everyone can play.

What makes the Stadium Course truly unforgettable are the adrenaline-pumping moments. Picture this: you’re on the back nine, facing the island green of hole #17, known as Alcatraz, and the water-lined 18th hole. These are two of the toughest finishing holes in golf , and getting through them unscathed can make or break a tournament.

2. Park Hyatt Aviara Golf Club

Nestled in the rolling hills of Carlsbad, Aviara Golf Club is San Diego’s only golf course designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer. Named the #1 golf resort in Southern California by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and recognized as one of the country’s best resort golf courses by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, Aviara Golf Club offers a truly exceptional golfing experience.

The par-72 course features a memorable coastal layout uniquely sculpted around rolling hillsides and landscaped with native wildflowers. Spanning 7,007 yards, the course is dotted with strategic bunkers and water features, challenging golfers of all skill levels. 

3. Pelican Hill Golf Club

Newport coast.

Pelican Hill Golf Club offers an extraordinary golfing experience with 36 holes of world-class play designed by Tom Fazio. The Ocean North and Ocean South courses masterfully weave through the stunning terrain, each hole blending seamlessly with the natural landscape. As you navigate through rolling fairways and strategic bunkers, you’ll be treated to breathtaking vistas that make it hard to keep your eye on the ball.

The Ocean North course presents wide fairways and panoramic ocean views, creating a serene yet captivating round. Meanwhile, the Ocean South course challenges golfers with dramatic elevation changes and tighter fairways, demanding precision and strategy.

4. Monarch Beach Golf Links

Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, California, stands as a testament to his genius. This par-70 course is renowned for its blend of breathtaking natural beauty and challenging design.

Perched atop dramatic bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, every hole on this exquisite layout offers not only a fair challenge but also stunning views of the surf breaks below. It’s a rare treat in California to experience such scenic vistas throughout your round. The course’s average winter highs in the mid-60s add to its allure, making it a perfect year-round destination for golfers of all levels.

5. The Classic Club

Palm desert.

The Classic Club is one of the best golf courses in Southern California with its 18-hole Arnold Palmer signature design. The club has hosted numerous professional and competitive events, including the PGA Tour’s Bob Hope Classic from 2006-2008. With generous landing areas and yardages ranging from 4,219 up to 7,322 yards, The Classic Club caters to players of all levels.

6. Rustic Canyon Golf Course

Tucked away in the canyon hills lies a one-of-a-kind golf experience: Rustic Canyon Golf Course . Hanse Golf Design created the course organically, with a shocking lack of blueprints or plans, embracing the natural landscape with large, contoured green complexes and bunkers seamlessly integrated into native barrancas.

As you traverse the flat, wide-open fairways, fading into the rustic surroundings adorned with sagebrush and cactus, you’ll feel a real connection to the untouched beauty of California’s landscape.

7. Torrey Pines Golf Course

Perched atop the coastal bluffs of La Jolla, Torrey Pines Golf Course is one of the best golf courses in California . With sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the California coastline, this iconic municipal course captures the essence of golf in Southern California.

Designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings, Torrey Pines offers two challenging courses: the North Course and the South Course. Each course winds through majestic Torrey Pine trees, challenging golfers with its strategic bunkering and undulating fairways. The South Course, famously the host of the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open, tests even the most seasoned players with its demanding layout and beautiful ocean views.

8. The Mountain Course at La Quinta Resort & Club

The Mountain Course at La Quinta Resort & Club isn’t just a golf course – it’s a playground sculpted by the legendary Pete Dye himself. Known for its blend of playability and jaw-dropping visuals, this course beckons both casual players and seasoned pros alike.

As you tee off amidst the desert landscape, you’ll encounter Pete Dye’s signature touches at every turn. Pot bunkers strategically placed to challenge your strategy, rock formations that frame fairways with rugged elegance, and tee boxes set at elevations that offer views of the surrounding mountains – all come together to create a golfing experience unlike any other.

9. Firecliff at Desert Willow

Step onto the fairways of Firecliff at Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm Desert’s crown jewel and premier golf destination. This 18-hole masterpiece spans 7,056 yards with a par of 72, offering a true test of skill amidst Southern California’s desert landscape.

Ranked #134 by Golfweek’s Best 2022: Top 200 Resort Golf Courses in the US, Firecliff is renowned for its blend of beauty and challenge. As you navigate the course, you’ll encounter extensive natural areas, sparkling water features, and more than 100 bunkers.

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Meet Megan Williams, a wordsmith with a passion for golf, travel, and the epic combination of the two! Originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the Golf Capital of the World, Megan has played golf since she was a child, eventually playing competitively in college. She's since swapped her golf clubs for the keyboard and skillfully translates her on-course experiences into captivating narratives and insightful stories. When she's not crafting engaging content, you can catch her enjoying the company of her energetic golden retriever or trying new culinary delights around Tampa, Florida - her current stomping grounds. Join Megan on her literary journey as she explores golf courses and resorts worldwide, shares travel knowledge and shipping tips, covers industry news, and more - all exclusively on the Ship Sticks blog.

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Addiction Studies

Gain the cutting-edge techniques and skills you need to successfully treat substance abuse and help advance your career in the rewarding field of addiction counseling.

Innovative Addiction Treatment Methods with Real-World Application

Reach your professional goals with a program that is tailored to fit your unique needs. Whether you seek training for an entry-level position in the field or are looking to advance in your current position, Cal State East Bay's Addiction Studies Certificate Program has an option for you . You’ll enjoy learning the latest and most innovative addiction treatment methods from seasoned instructors, many of whom run their own private practices or recovery centers.

Approved by Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) for BRN credit, (BRN provider #10351), Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) credit, and CCAPP credit

Most course instruction is delivered online , making the program an easy fit for working adults

My experience was awesome. I had some really great teachers who really helped me through the process and made the journey very enjoyable, as well as informative. I would highly recommend this program.

Find out more about the career options that await you. »

Be an agent of change.

A career where you can help people and make a real difference.

Looking for a career that allows you to help people and make a positive difference daily? As a professional substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselor, you’ll be able to lend your expertise in a variety of fields, including outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers, correctional facilities, nursing and residential care facilities, individual and family services, and local government agencies.

Occupational Trends

In 2023, the median annual wage for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors was $ 53,710 nationally,  and the annual mean wage in the San Francisco Bay Area was $ 74,590. — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Employment of Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors is projected to grow 18 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Outpatient care centers, individual and family services, and o ffices of other health practitioners were the top industries for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors in 2022. — Labor Market Analytics –  Lightcast

How can a certificate in addiction studies impact your career? Find out directly from program graduates. »

A vibrant community for good.

Join the list of accomplished Cal State East Bay graduates who are actively working with drug and alcohol abusers as counselors, therapists, nurses, and probations and corrections officers. Some graduates have even successfully developed their own recovery centers after completing the program.

I've been hired by and working with one of the professors for over five years. The certification is highly regarded in the field and I believe that it has opened many doors for me.

The instructors are great and very informative. It gave me a sense of assurance when I heard the instructors were working in the field. Hearing their stories on their own recovery process and programs that they have put together was great.

I've started and/or run five drug treatment programs, including a program at San Quentin State Prison. The field had evolved since I began working in it. I'm very glad to be picking up on the newest technologies.

Program Objectives

Graduate with the expertise you need to succeed in your chosen career path, including:

The knowledge and expertise necessary to meet the minimum state requirements for addiction counseling.

Cutting-edge techniques for working with your clients and the foundation necessary to advance in the field.

The most advanced and comprehensive training and professional development, making you an ideal candidate for higher-level counseling positions.

You’ll benefit from a dynamic curriculum that immerses you in the field and gives you real-world knowledge. »

With flexibility and convenience, life goes on . . ..

Most course instruction is delivered via an online approach. Additionally, you will take two skills-based counseling classes in person at the Hayward Hills Campus. Choose between two tracks designed to meet your goals, or take any courses individually to fulfill professional development and continuing education requirements. Depending on your background and career goals, the program offers distinct options to fit your unique needs:

If you want to take advantage of the most comprehensive and respected training program available, you should pursue the prestigious CCAPP/AOD Counselor Track .

If you are a licensed therapist, nurse, social worker, or probation or correctional professional with a practice or caseload of clients who have co-existing alcohol and/or drug problems, you should pursue the CSUEB Certificate Track.

CCAPP/AOD Counselor Track Curriculum

Recommended if you seek to enter the substance abuse counseling field and want the most comprehensive and rigorous training available.

Certificate Requirements

To earn your certificate in Addiction Studies, CCAPP/AOD Counselor Track, you must complete  the required courses listed, including a 255-hour practicum. You must receive a "C" grade or above for a class to apply the course towards the certificate. This program can be completed in 18-24 months.

For complete information on the CCAPP certification process or to order a CCAPP handbook, call (916) 368-9412 or write CCAPP, 3400 Bradshaw Road, Suite A5, Sacramento, CA 95827.

Required Courses

* You will enroll in EPSY 818 twice. First, you will enroll in the 1-unit course prior to beginning the practicum, and then you will enroll in a 2-unit course while you are in the process of completing the 255-hour practicum. Please note, EPSY 817 and EPSY 818 should be taken after all other required courses are completed.

Course schedules, including the term courses are offered in, are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on courses currently being offered, visit the course details page .

CSUEB Certificate Track Curriculum

Recommended if you are a licensed therapist, nurse, social worker, or probation or correctional professional with a practice or caseload of clients who have co-existing alcohol and/or drug problems.  This track is also recommended for any student who may be interested in the addiction counseling/treatment subject matter who is not seeking any state certification.

To earn your certificate in Addiction Studies, CSUEB Certificate Track, you must complete all required courses listed below (CSUEB Certificate Track students are not required to complete the EPSY 818.1 or 818.2 courses). Students must receive a "C" grade or above for a class to apply the course towards the certificate. You can complete this program in 12 months.

* EPSY 817 should be taken after all required and elective courses have been completed.

All courses listed are approved for the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Credit (BRN provider #10351), Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Credit, and CCAPP Credit and can be taken individually without enrollment in a certificate track.

For a complete list of courses, including all course descriptions, click here .

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BA in Anthropology and Psychology California State University Chico

Masters in Organizational Psychology  J.F.K. University

Benjamin Eiland

I have dedicated my academic career to improve the understanding of addiction in all of its forms and I believe all students are brilliant, as an educator it is my job to help them see it for themselves.

Ben Eiland has been in the Chemical Dependency Treatment and Behavioral Health field for over 39 years.

He currently is the Director of Integrated Healing at Alta Mira Recovery Programs and previously the Clinical Director in Sausalito, CA.

He was the Director of Substance Abuse Treatment Services for the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic. He is the founder and former Co-Director of Integrated Counseling and Consulting Services specializing in domestic violence and substance abuse problems. Eiland has previously held positions as the director of inpatient and outpatient chemical dependency treatment programs that serve both adults and adolescents.

Eiland has been a trainer and consultant in such areas as chemical dependency treatment, co-occurring disorders treatment, domestic and workplace violence, drugs in the workplace, conflict resolution/team building, board development, and cultural/gender diversity.

He has provided training and consulting for such diverse organizations as the American Indian Training Institute, California Rural Indian Health Board, Independent Adoption Center, Bay Area Rapid Transit, Maui Social Services, Hayward Unified School District, the San Francisco Chronicle, the California Departments of Probation and Parole, and the San Francisco Bar Association.

Eiland has taught at a variety of Educational Institutions and is currently an Adjunct Faculty College of San Mateo since 1999. He has also taught at J.F.K. University and U.C. Berkeley Extension addiction certificate program.

Eiland is a founding member of the California Association of Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) and is their past president. He is currently on the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs “Continuum of Services System Re-engineering Task Force”. In addition, he served on the National Recovery Month Partnership Committee in Washington DC, sponsored by SAMHSA.

He has held the position of Vice President for the Cross Roads Chapter of E.AP.A. He has also served on the Board of the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors. He was appointed to the Aging Constituent Committee Directors Advisory Council California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (2003-2008) , and is the past president of the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE).

Charles I. Flores

Being a drug and alcohol counselor today is not just a calling, but it is fast becoming a viable and respected career choice. I am passionate about training the future counselor workforce. These counselors will be well-trained in both the art and the skill of bringing those afflicted with addictions to their Emancipation.

Dr. Charles Flores is a California licensed and national board certified psychotherapist who has practiced in a multiple settings in the field of co-occurring disorders for 25 years.

Originally hailing from the South Bronx, Dr. Flores obtained his MS in Counseling Psychology at Fordham University and gained additional training and certifications in Family Counseling in Iona College, the Ackerman Institute, Gestalt Associates, Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science, Lincoln Hospital Recovery Center (addiction acupuncture), The Heartmath Institute (biofeedback), EMDR International Association (trauma treatment), University of Massachusetts (tobacco treatment), and Sophia University. He earned his PhD at the California Institute of Integral Studies in multicultural, humanistic, and spiritual psychology.

Dr. Flores is the CEO of Vital Puma Integral Recovery, which provides cutting-edge addiction and trauma therapy for recovery. He has directed several multi-million dollar substance abuse and mental health treatment programs in the Bay Area. Dr. Flores since 2015 has been a Board Director of the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals, where he serves on the Executive, Finance, and Legislative Committees, which promotes excellence in the delivery of services focused on substance use and its associated problems by providing the highest level of advocacy, competence, and ethics among programs and professionals. In that role, he provides monthly training for substance use disorder providers for his district in the Bay Area. He also serves as the Chair of the CCAPP Education Board, which provides education and technical assistance regarding addiction, treatment, recovery, and associated problems.

Dr. Flores has been teaching at CSUEB since 2011 and was previously a professor of psychology at John F. Kennedy University since 2005, and has taught at several other universities. He currently serves as the Psychedelics and Addictions Fellow for the CIIS Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research. He has been an editor for the International Journal of Transpersonal Psychology and has published papers and written book chapters for SUNY and Oxford University Press.

Michael Huff

Dr. Michael Huff has been working in helping men, women, and families learn and recover from drug and alcohol use and abuse for more than 30 years. In the late 1980s, Dr. Huff worked as an drug educator and treatment advocate to students at the University of California, Berkeley. In 2005, Dr. Huff designed and directed a men’s residential treatment program along with providing leadership and oversight of a women’s day treatment, and outpatient services in West Oakland. In 2014, he became the Criminal Justice and Substance Use Disorder specialist for Alameda County working in behavioral health. In this role, he worked with the reentry community to help provide substance use disorder services (SUD) services throughout Alameda County.

Most recently, Dr. Huff has been teaching in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) in men’s and women’s prisons. He teaches lifers in the Offender Mentor Certification Program (OMCP) how to be substance use disorder counselors to their fellow inmates. In this program, inmates are taught motivational interviewing techniques, understanding criminal thinking processes, and tools of effective therapeutic counseling. N inety-five percent  of inmates in the OMCP pass the California State certification examination for substance use disorder counselors. Dr. Huff has a doctorate in sociology from Northwestern University and a Master of Public Administration and Public Policy degree from California State University, East Bay. He is also a university lecturer in both criminology and sociology.

Tarramazz Harris

Dr. Tarramazz Harris has been teaching in the Addiction Studies certificate program at California State University East Bay since 2021. Dr. Harris teaches the courses: ‘Theories of Chemical Dependency’, ‘Substance Abuse and Gender, Culture, Lifestyle, and Lifespan’ and ‘Counselor Burnout’.

Benjamin Eiland MA, CATC IV, CATE, CHT

Charles I. Flores PhD, LPCC, LAADC

Michael Huff PhD, MPA

Tarramazz Harris PsyD

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Admission to the Addiction Studies Certificate Program is open to all interested students who have received a high school diploma or GED equivalent and who have one year sobriety leading up to the start date of the Cal State East Bay Addiction Studies coursework.

*Cal State East Bay alumni: The Forever Pioneer Discount is available for this program. Registration must be processed via this Forever Pioneer form in order to qualify for the discount.

Please note: Students seeking certification from the state or other regulatory organization after completion of Cal State East Bay’s Addiction Studies Certificate Program may need to be able to show completion of specific college/university coursework. Students are encouraged to review state/organization certification requirements to determine the specific academic/course requirements needed.

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Area of study: Certificate in Addiction Studies

Ideal for:  Those who seek to enter the addiction treatment/counseling field and need to meet minimum state requirements while getting the most comprehensive and rigorous training available

Licensed therapists, nurses, social workers, and probation or correctional professionals with a practice or caseload of clients who have co-existing alcohol and/or drug problems

Program format: Hybrid

Number of courses:  CCAPP/AOD Counselor Track :16 courses

CSUEB Certificate Track : 14 courses

Program length: 12-24 months

Tuition costs: $4,920-$5,610 , depending on track  (Tuition fees are subject to change at any time.) Forever Pioneer discount is available for Cal State East Bay alumni.

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Strong storms with powerful winds that have brought historic flooding to the Midwest will continue their assault across the region deep into next month, AccuWeather forecasters warn.

That’s bad news for the folks in Brandon, South Dakota, just a few miles outside of Sioux Falls, where heavy rains have wreaked havoc on the public golf course, forcing its closure until at least July 4.

The course had seen similar damage a few years ago and bunkers had just been rebuilt in 2022 after the most recent round of flooding. This time around, it appears the course’s ninth fairway will be mostly lost as nearby Splitrock Creek swelled.

According to a story at Dakota News Now , the course hasn’t seen debris like it did in previous floods, but a slow-moving buildup of sludge that came from neighboring farms has added a distinct smell.

“Lots and lots of silt,” said long-time course superintendent Kelly Eilers. “It moved in slow. All the farm fields that ran into the creek kind of deposited everything wherever it floods, and it’s a mess. Obviously, the viewers can’t smell, but it’s awful. It’s awful.” The course’s clubhouse sits high on a hill, with a view of several holes, including the finishing holes on both the front and back nine holes. A pond sits between them. Once the harshest of the storms rained down, the pond overflowed into a deluge that swamped both of those holes and greens, plus the driving range next to the ninth green. “We had three bunkers go underwater completely, and we had about three-quarters of an inch of silt in the bunkers,” Eilers said. “So, we came in, we scooped the whole top of the bunker out and now we have sand sitting in the parking lot to rebuild these bunkers.”

Flood waters are receding in some rivers across battered areas of Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and Nebraska. But additional rounds of storms, including quick-hitting, powerful derechos, will push already record-high river levels to new extremes for at least the next couple of weeks. The storms will continue to move east to southeast along the northern edge of a large heat dome in the southern U.S., forecasters say.

USA Today’s John Bacon contributed to this report.

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Boeing wants you to feel safe on its planes. It's working to fix safety in its factories.

• Boeing is trying to peel back the curtain on its operations after a series of high-profile incidents.
• The company says it’s facing its safety challenges head-on and that its planes remain generally safe.
• Boeing is making changes to its training, production processes and safety management system.

RENTON, Wash. – Boeing is having a rough year. 

The company, which has been under a microscope recently, is trying to peel back the curtain on its operations. In a tightly choreographed media open house that USA TODAY attended on Tuesday, Boeing said it’s facing its safety challenges head-on. Employees, from the C-suite to the production line, insist that the airframer is turning a corner – reaffirming that its planes remain generally safe and are only getting safer.

Since 2018, a series of high-profile incidents , including two deadly 737 Max crashes overseas, and an explosive decompression incident in January that left an Alaska Airlines 737 Max flying without a section of its fuselage , have raised significant questions about the safety culture at the company, which was once renowned for its engineering excellence.

Scrutiny and criticism of Boeing increased exponentially this year after the Alaska Airlines incident, which seemed to show that the company was not keeping promises it made to improve safety in the wake of the earlier crashes.

During this event: Boeing sanctioned over media briefing that 'provided investigative information,' NTSB says

Now Boeing faces heightened oversight from the Federal Aviation Administration and Congress , and possible criminal liability in an ongoing Department of Justice investigation tied to some of these serious safety incidents.

The DOJ has made no decision yet on whether to pursue a prosecution of Boeing.

“From where I sit, the issue must be a relentless focus on process and product quality, which work together in a virtuous cycle of improvement to yield employee, product, and end-user safety,” Robert W. Mann Jr., a former airline executive officer and current president of R. W. Mann and Co., an independent airline consultancy, told USA TODAY in an email. Mann said he does not have inside information about the changes Boeing is working on internally, but his comments referred to the company's culture more generally. 

Boeing insists it’s turning that corner. Here are some of the changes it said it’s making:

Enhancing training

According to Elizabeth Lund, Boeing's senior vice president of quality, the company’s first step to fixing its safety culture is changing the way it conducts training.

Lund told the 50 or so international journalists who attended Tuesday’s briefing that a production slowdown following the 737 Max crashes, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulted in high turnover on the factory floors, leading to a glut of newly hired workers with less experience. To address the resulting change in the company’s demographics, Lund said, it’s reinforcing its peer mentoring program.

“We knew we brought in thousands of new employees,” she said, “We have really strengthened on-the-job training. That’s the really hands-on part … you go to the floor and you really learn how to do your job.” 

Before on-the-job training, however, Boeing factory employees undergo a reinvigorated foundational training regime where they learn the basics of their factory tasks before moving to the production line. According to Lund, every employee who comes out of foundational training gets assigned a mentor with more experience on the factory floor. 

Simplifying processes

Lund said that Boeing is also trying to streamline its production processes and instruction documents to make them easier for new hires to learn. 

Lund explained that because of Boeing’s multigeneration fleet types, like the 737, the first version of which was produced in the 1960s, some documents and production standards are amalgamations of previous best practices. Now, the company is evaluating many of its existing workflows, starting with the most safety-critical aspects, to ensure that they are efficient and easier to replicate. 

Eliminating defects

Another key part of Boeing’s safety updates is trying to identify and address defects as soon as possible in the production chain. Part of that work includes sending more Boeing inspectors to its own suppliers to ensure that parts, like the fuselage produced by Spirit AeroSystems that was implicated in the Alaska Airlines incident in January, are defect-free before they even reach Boeing property. 

It also means being more prepared to stop the production line when a defect is identified if it’s not easily remedied.

“Get quality right, via quality control, quality assurance, root cause identification and resolution, and it resolves the rest of the present issues,” Mann said.

Boeing’s 737 fuselages go through a 10-day production workflow on the factory floor. They move ahead day by day from the moment they enter the factory to the day they’re ready to roll out to the paint shop. 

During the tour, a Boeing employee pointed out that the day-five slot was empty on the production line. A few days earlier, employees had identified an issue with a fuselage that was being worked on. Under Boeing’s previous practices, the semi-built aircraft may have moved ahead and the defects would have been addressed literally down the line. But now Boeing is putting greater emphasis on keeping airplanes in place until they pass a quality inspection each day that aims to guarantee they won’t need major retroactive fixes.

“We have seen up to an 80% reduction in defects” since implementing these changes, Lund said.

Strengthening Boeing’s safety culture

Lund acknowledged that Boeing only began implementing an official safety management system in 2019. The FAA defines a safety management system as “the formal, top-down, organization-wide approach to managing safety risk and assuring the effectiveness of safety risk controls. It includes systematic procedures, practices, and policies for the management of safety risk,” and it’s a standard practice at many airlines and other companies in the aviation industry.

Boeing still has not fully rolled out its safety management system, but Lund said the company is committed to finalizing that work, echoing promises the airframer made in the wake of the 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019.

“How do we make sure we’re not doing anything that could cause an airplane safety issue later on? We’re documenting it, we’re reviewing it,” Lund said. 

Boeing has also been in the spotlight for its handling of whistleblower complaints. Several current and former employees have come forward alleging safety lapses at the company, and saying they were retaliated against for reporting their concerns.

While testifying on Capitol Hill earlier this month, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said he had not met with any of the whistleblowers directly . 

Lund said that Boeing takes these complaints seriously. While she couldn’t say for sure how involved the whistleblowers were in working with Boeing to update its safety procedures, she said they were certainly invited to participate in company-wide meetings that focused on safety, including recent “safety stand-downs” that gave employees across the company an opportunity to address their concerns to management directly. 

Family members of victims killed in the Boeing crashes asked a U.S. judge to name a corporate monitor to examine the company’s safety and corporate compliance procedures. 

Is it working?

Of course, by inviting members of the media, Boeing was always planning to highlight its progress toward safety. The steps it’s taking are in line with what Mann, the industry consultant, would recommend.

“A focus on quality creates the improved output and financial results that go with reduced traveled work, product rework, and the associated wasted effort, cost, time, and lost productivity,” Mann said. Traveled work refers to fuselages with defects moving down the production line that then require fixes out of phase with the regular workflow. 

The feedback of one of its employees on the tour underscored the fact that this time, Boeing may actually be succeeding in making changes.

David Prigg, one of the Boeing-appointed tour guides for the media group, has been with the company for 13 years and told a group of journalists that his father worked for Boeing as well. He said he’s been involved in mentoring new hires on the production line and has recently seen a subtle shift in the company’s culture.

Now, he said, factory employees, including his mentees, are more assertive about speaking up about safety concerns. They’re even more open to offering suggestions to help make their workflow more efficient.

“We’re very proud of what we do and we take (safety) seriously,” Prigg said. 

The Key Points at the top of this article were created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and reviewed by a journalist before publication. No other parts of the article were generated using AI. Learn more .

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California's new educator training aims to boost LGBTQ+ student safety

How will the training work?

While California’s education standards encourage inclusivity in the classroom, not all educators have the skills to do that. That’s why a new state law, passed last year, is requiring LGBTQ+ cultural competency training for publicly certified educators working with seventh to 12th grade students.

Each year, educators will be expected to complete a minimum of 60 minutes of the multi-part program, which fulfills the requirements under AB 5 .

The online training — dubbed Providing Relevant, Inclusive Support that Matters for LGBTQ students (PRISM) — is currently being developed, spearheaded by Tonya Moore, a coordinator at the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

She’s working alongside the California Department of Education and a coalition of nonprofits like the ACLU and Los Angeles LGBT Center, that have expertise in reaching diverse families and supporting LGBTQ+ youth.

While it’s meant for schools, Moore said it can have broader applications.

“That truly makes the instructional environment safe and supportive because it’s not just targeting our queer students,” Moore said. “It’s targeting the cisgender, heterosexual person that their best friend is queer, or their parents, or their auntie or uncle or whatever it may be.”

She wants this training to go beyond common assumptions, ranging from anti-bullying techniques to understanding LGBTQ+ culture.

For example, Moore said they’ve designed a section that explores what was happening with LGBTQ+ people alongside big historical events, like the Gold Rush .

“So that course has really turned out to be, in my opinion, one of the funnest developments,” she said.

LAist spoke to queer educators across Southern California recently, and many shared how the politicized climate around LGBTQ+ topics in the classroom has led to them being either doxed, harassed, and or feeling stuck in unsupportive work environments.

A common thread was the desire for educators to get more guidance on working with LGBTQ+ people.

They also cover how to build inclusive environments across the campus, because “it’s not just history, social science class. We need to be safe and supportive in math class.”

Educators will be able to work through the courses in their desired order and pace as long as they meet the one-hour minimum. Here’s what the full program will cover:

• LGBTQ+ 101 & Intersectional Identities
• LGBTQ+ History & Culture
• Anti-Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination
• Strategies to Provide Safe & Supportive Spaces for LGBTQ+ Students via Peer Affinity Groups
• Suicide Risk Factors, Warning Signs & Prevention
• Implementing Best Practices for LGBTQ+ Inclusive and Affirming School Climates

Moore said the training comes with accountability measures.

Compliance will be monitored locally , and after a five-year training period, a report will be shared with the state legislature.

California has long been a frontrunner on LGBTQ+ education in the U.S. The law already says social studies and history classes should include the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans.

“We're making history,” Moore said. “I truly believe this is going to have a huge impact on California, but also other states are going to look at what we’re doing.”

All courses will be made publicly available by June 30, 2025.

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Looking for the Fountain of Youth? Try the gym and weight-resistance training

Shigeo Takahashi, 83, uses a pec deck machine as he works out at the Fukagawa Sports Center in Tokyo, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. If you are getting up there in years, weight-resistance training might deliver unexpected benefits. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Toshiyuki Honma, 70, uses a chest press machine as he works out at the Fukagawa Sports Center in Tokyo, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. If you are getting up there in years, weight-resistance training might deliver unexpected benefits. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Yasuko Kuroi, 72, uses a leg extension machine as she works out at the Fukagawa Sports Center in Tokyo, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. If you are getting up there in years, weight-resistance training might deliver unexpected benefits. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

People work out at the Fukagawa Sports Center in Tokyo, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Shigeo Takahashi, 83, uses a pec deck machine as he works out at the Fukagawa Sports Center in Tokyo, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. If you are getting up there in years, weight-resistance training might deliver unexpected benefits.(AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Toshiyuki Honma, 70, uses a lat pulldown machine as he works out at the Fukagawa Sports Center in Tokyo, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. If you are getting up there in years, weight-resistance training might deliver unexpected benefits. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

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TOKYO (AP) — Here’s the message from Dr. Marcas Bamman, a physiologist with decades of research into aging who preaches the benefits of weight-resistance training for those who are getting up there.

We’re talking 60-plus — women and men. And we’re talking about hitting the gym and weight training. Don’t be put off, Bamman says.

“Resistance training is in many ways the true fountain of youth,” Bamman said in an interview with The Associated Press. “I like to say the fountain of youth is the water cooler in the gym.”

Of course, there are biological limits. But Bamman says the bulk of age-related decline in strength, flexibility and endurance is behavioral — putting too few demands on the body, not too many.

“When I tell somebody that in four to six months your strength and muscle mass and overall muscle function is going to elevate to the levels of people 30 to 35 years younger, that hits home,” he said.

So you know you’re too sedentary and the birthdays keep piling up. You suspect resistance training would be beneficial. But perhaps you’re intimidated. Don’t be.

Getting started

Check with medical professionals to make sure there are no health problems that stand in your way.

Then find a gym. Larger gyms offer a social component with things to do on a day off from weight training. And Bamman suggests getting a trainer.

This article is part of AP’s Be Well coverage, focusing on wellness, fitness, diet and mental health. Read more Be Well.

“It’s actually quite safe, but it does require proper progression,” Bamman said. “You have to have a good instructor who can teach the movements properly.”

Bamman, a research scientist at the Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition, said finding a fully qualified trainer can be tricky.

“We need more rigorous certification of trainers,” he said. “The problem is that you can go online tonight and pay $50 and get some certification as a trainer.”

Done and dusted in an hour

Bamman suggests resistance training twice a week. Three times is even better, and he recommends non-weight-training days in between. For instance, work out on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and let Tuesday and Thursday be days of rest.

He suggests 10 different exercise movements — eight is sufficient. Do 10 repetitions of each movement. Do this three times, described as three sets. Then move on to the next movement.

When you reach the 10th repetition, you should feel you can’t do many more. If you could have done 10 more reps, you might want to increase the resistance.

Bamman says machines are better for beginners, but free weights — barbells or dumbbells — may be more effective as you gain confidence.

Before the weights, start with a 5-10 minute warmup — on the treadmill, stationary bike or elliptical machine — to get the blood flowing. You can add a few minutes on the mat for stretching and abdominal work.

Then come the weights.

“Sometimes you see people who sit on the machine, do a set and then play with their phone for three or four minutes. We like to keep them moving.”

Women may benefit even more than men

Women may benefit from resistance training even more than men because it’s a way to fight osteoporosis, the loss of bone density.

“Women are on a disadvantaged trajectory for bone loss, particularly in susceptible areas such as the hips and lower back,” said Bamman, who completed his doctorate at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

“But the strength-training benefits for both sexes are really important. There are no sex differences in the ability to respond. In gaining muscle mass and strength in untrained people, men and women track the same.

Yasuko Kuroi is 72 and started resistance training about 20 years ago.

“I saw the men in the gym and thought I could do that, too,” she said, speaking at a municipal recreation center in Tokyo.

The body demands work

In a few words: Use it or lose it.

Bamman cautions against pampering yourself and criticized even health care professionals “who baby seniors.” Of course, common sense is required.

“Our human body is a demand-based system,” he explained. “If you chronically impart a low demand on the body, we have adaptations to low demand. That’s why we lose muscle mass, that’s why we get weaker. We’re not demanding much.”

“But if you put high demands on the system — like resistance training — now the body has to adapt to these higher demands. The body says: ‘To adapt to these new demands I’ve got to make my bones stronger. I’ve got to make my muscles bigger.”

Bamman used the example of space flight, or extended bed rest, where people rapidly lose strength.

“Bed rest or space flight is essentially expedited aging,” he said. “All of our systems as we age are capable of responding and adapting. They just need the stimulus.” He said he’s seen positive effects for people in their 70s and 80s, and even for some in their 90s.

Bamman is 57 and joked he’s getting “closer in age to the people I study.” He also emphasized there are no shortcuts.

“These programs that roll out for older adults — seated exercises and the like. This is gimmicky and they don’t impart enough demands on the body,” he said.

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