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Culinary & Hospitality

Culinary & Hospitality program

In the Culinary and Hospitality program, participants will be given the opportunity to earn nationally recognized certifications in the Culinary and Hospitality fields. Possible certifications include ServSafe, Manage First, Customer Service Excellence Training (CSET), Starbucks Barista Certification, and Skills, Task and Results Training (START). 

This program also provides participants the following unique opportunities

  • Interact with local chefs and industry leaders
  • Placement in externships with local restaurants, casinos, coffee shops, and cafes.
  • Participate in community service projects, local food pantries, youth organizations and schools.
  • Showcase skills through on-the-job training.

“The food preparation and serving employment sector is projected to see the biggest gain in 2018.” -MS Department of Employment Security.