Foodservice is the second largest retail industry in the nation. The demand for qualified personnel is much greater than the supply. Career opportunities abound in restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, conference centers, air and cruise lines, schools and colleges, and health care. Because the demand for qualified personnel is much greater than the supply, the daily responsibilities of many food service managers can be as complicated as some of the meals prepared by a fine chef. In addition to the traditional duties of selecting and pricing menu items, using food and other supplies efficiently, and achieving quality in food preparation and service, managers are also responsible for a growing number of administrative and human resource tasks. If you're up to the challenge, you'll find an abundance of opportunities in restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, conference centers, air and cruise lines, schools and colleges, and health care upon completing one of our programs. Explore our certificate and degree options to see which fit is best for you!

The Mathematics/Science Program provides the fundamentals in mathematics and the sciences, enabling students to continue their education in mathematics, the physical sciences, the biological sciences, and computer science. Students may enter the areas of science and technology or should use the program for pre-medicine or transfer to a four-year institution, etc. Students should consult with the STEM Division early to determine specific electives.

As society becomes more complex, trained personnel are needed to interpret and manage the fiscal aspects of business and industry. The curriculum is designed either as a transfer or career program. Career-oriented students are prepared for beginning positions in public and private accounting. Typical positions for which graduates are qualified to include junior account clerk, assistant*auditor, cost accounting clerk, and assistant office manager. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year business program are urged to see a counselor or the division director for guidance regarding the transferability of courses to the four-year program. Courses listed under Naugatuck Valley’s business programs may not automatically transfer to a four-year college.