Programs and Services
For employers and professionals in the Canadian tourism sector, emerit is the most recognized training and certification brand. Emerit has been developed by Tourism HR Canada in collaboration with tourism industry professionals. It has become synonymous with excellence, credibility, and professionalism in the Canadian tourism sector.
The SMART Accreditation Program aims to provide national recognition to tourism-related programs that meet or exceed industry standards, and to provide benchmarks that tourism program providers can use to assist them in continually improving their programs. Learn how to apply today!
The Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism (CATT) program introduces and promotes careers in tourism to high school students across Canada. The CATT program is integrated into the current high school curriculum, and allows students to specialize in tourism through a successful work and study approach.
Ready to Work is a tourism internship program that provides job readiness and career planning to unemployed and underemployed people in Canada. Participants gain classroom instruction and on-the-job training to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and job experience needed to succeed in careers in tourism and hospitality.
