Meeting, convention, and event planners
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$59,440/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…↗ Steady
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Chef
Chefs create menus, prepare dishes, and lead kitchen teams in restaurants and food service establishments.
Typical pay
$55,000/yr
Education
Many paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor's in Business (optional) | Acc…
Outlook
⇧ Strong
Why this matters in Sports
A single game is a massive live event with hundreds of workers.
What you’d actually do
Design menus and recipes, prepare and cook dishes, manage kitchen staff, order ingredients and control food costs, ensure food safety standards, train cooks, oversee plating and presentation, and adapt to dietary requirements.
What can I do right now?
- DECA, Junior Achievement, Small business projects, Pitch competitions
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