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 The
ten-week Culinary Training Program (CTP) was created
in 1991 to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in the
food service industry. The program consists of six weeks of classroom training in classical French cooking techniques, followed by a four-week externship. In addition to lectures and hands-on demonstrations covering the equivalent of the first year of culinary school, the classroom training also includes workshops in job search strategy and life skills on topics such as résumé preparation, interview techniques, effective communication, time management and culinary theory. Students have the opportunity to complete a kitchen practicum at our Bread and Roses Café. The externship, conducted in the renowned kitchens of some of the Westside's best restaurants, provides students who may have little employment history with recent work experience and professional references (please see below for a list of some of our externship partners). All classes are provided free of charge to participants and include such supportive services as case management and pantry enrollment.
CTP students often lack not only education and income, but also self-esteem and an effective support system. Many have barriers to employment that prevent them from re-entering the workforce. The encouragement of CTP staff and mutual support among students instill hope and confidence in participants, comprising important components of their experience in the program and their ability to find employment. |
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