Appropriate Designated Subject Career Technical Education Credential – CTE Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation or be eligible for one. • For verification of eligibility, the following must be submitted with application: o Verify three years of work experience directly related to each subject. One year equals 1,000 clock hours. o At least one year of the required work experience must be within the five years immediately preceding the issuance of the credential. o Additionally, one of the following may be used as one year of work experience toward meeting the three years of required experience: ? Possession of an advanced industry certificate related to the industry sector to be named on the preliminary credential, as determined by a Commission-approved CTE program sponsor. ? May substitute 48 semester units of postsecondary vocational coursework related to the subject for a maximum of two of the three years of work experience. • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Valid Drivers’ License. • Experience or training working with adults as a volunteer or in paid situations, and in career counseling or mentoring. • Bachelor’s degree desired. • EL Authorization preferred.