A 10-week job training program that serves individuals who are unemployed or underemployed by providing skill classes, hands-on field training, and real-life experience in the culinary world. Students receive up to 200 hours of training, certifications in their respective field, resume assistance, and job placement support. Upon program completion, graduates are connected to local restaurants and business partners for gainful employment opportunities.
A Portland based 501c3 nonprofit, Feed the Mass was established by Chef Jacobsen Valentine in response to a growing rise of food insecurity in Multnomah County and personal understanding of the challenges individuals and families face in accessing nutritious meals.
The Brownsville Community Culinary Center (BCCC) is a 10,000-square-foot culinary training and social enterprise hub in Brownsville, Brooklyn, dedicated to advancing economic, health, and social equity through the power of food. BCCC offers workforce development programs in culinary arts, pastry, and facilities maintenance, produces medically tailored meals to improve community health outcomes, and provides high-quality catering and event space services. Rooted in the belief that food is a universal language of empowerment, BCCC equips participants with industry-leading skills, real-world experience, and pathways to sustainable employment—while fostering connection, dignity, and opportunity
At GreenIsland Bakery, we offer the finest Irish and European baked goods using natural, ethical ingredients, while empowering trauma survivors by treating our kitchen as a place of healing and nourishment for the soul.
House of Bah Foundation offers unique culinary training programs empowering the African diaspora and refugee/immigrant communities in Omaha. Through its African Culinary Academy and Immigrant Culinary Integration programs, it provides culturally-affirming education, professional skills, and pathways to economic opportunity. The organization aims to change lives through food education while normalizing diverse cuisines in the local culinary landscape.
Gathers Cooking 4 Community (C4C) program utilizes donated food to provide over 80,000 meals annually to the local food insecure community. C4C also hosts Community Dinners and Cooking Workshops for Seniors. Food is sourced via Seacoast Waste Not (SWN) a collaboration between Gather and the local food industry. The Gather Cafe provides very low cost/complimentary food to students at Great Bay Community College. Gather Cafe catering provides revenue to help keep prices low for students. Culinary Workforce Training would support all of these programs.
The program consists of 12 weeks of hands-on training in a progessional kitchen followed by a 4 week externship component in a professional foodservice environment. Students will also complete life skills and a job readiness curriculum alongside the culinary skills. Students will graduate the program ready to work in the food service industry and sustain employment with a ServSafe food handler’s certification and professional kitchen experience.
Drive Change was founded in 2014 with a mission to support formerly incarcerated young people by creating quality employment pathways to ensure their economic and emotional wellbeing. We work to advance racial equity by creating systemic change and sustainable impact in the lives of NYC’s most under-served youth, unapologetically reimagining what’s possible for both the young people we serve and the hospitality industry serving pathways to their lifelong success. At Drive Change, we are creating new statistics of success demonstrating that investing in young people of color instead of locking them up is economically smart at both the individual and societal levels. Quality employment is critical to disrupting the cycle of incarceration, poverty, and intergenerational trauma. Our Fellowship serves NYC residents ages 18-25 who have been in jail or prison, majority low-income Black and brown people reflective of the populations most harmed by the legal system. We ground our workplace programming in the culinary arts, because we believe that hospitality can serve as a tool for social justice. At Drive Change, we are creating new statistics of success demonstrating that investing in young people of color instead of locking them up is economically smart at both the individual and societal levels. Quality employment is critical to disrupting the cycle of incarceration, poverty, and intergenerational trauma. Our Fellowship serves NYC residents ages 18-25 who have been in jail or prison, majority low-income Black and brown people reflective of the populations most harmed by the legal system. We ground our workplace programming in the culinary arts, because we believe that hospitality can serve as a tool for social justice.
A sushi and burger restaurant that also houses a job training program for students 18 to 21 years old who are transitioning from high school into the world of employment. Twiisted partners with local programs to provide training and employment to young adults facing intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our Culinary Cultivator program provides individuals facing barriers to employment with a unique opportunity to train alongside professional chefs in a comprehensive six-month paid internship. Through hands-on experience and mentorship, participants learn essential culinary skills and techniques while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. This immersive program not only equips individuals with the practical knowledge and expertise needed to thrive in the culinary industry but also empowers them to overcome obstacles and pursue fulfilling careers as chefs.