SOC: 39-7011
Tour Guides and Escorts
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Education:
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
OJT:
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Tasks:
Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions. Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries. Conduct educational activities for school children. Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices. Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors. Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices. Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites. Research various topics, including site history, environmental conditions, and clients' skills and abilities to plan appropriate expeditions, instruction, and commentary. Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.
License:
License not required.
Outlook:
Good
Alabama Employment Outlook
Comprehensive wage data available:
Alabama Occupational Wage Survey
Alabama Projections
Estimated Employment 2016
Projected Employment 2026
Annual Average Openings
Annual Growth Rate
380
420
75
1
Related Occupations:
Postsecondary Institutions With Programs:
Bartenders
Childcare Workers
Concierges
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Insurance Claims Clerks
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
Office Clerks, General
Receptionists and Information Clerks
Residential Advisors
Social and Human Service Assistants
No postsecondary schools reported programs.
Occupational Videos
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Tour Guides and Escorts