P O R T E R C O U N T Y
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
1005 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET, VALPARAISO, INDIANA 46383
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL DEB, KELLI, KATE,
OR JON IN THE CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION OFFICE 219-531-3170
CULINARY SCIENCE
in the food service
and hospitality industry? You could be one of the
1.5 million people expected to be hired in the next 10 years. Taking
this course could lead to certification and a $5,000 scholarship to the
culinary school of your choice. This two-year program offers you the
opportunity to gain knowledge and skills through classroom experiences
and paid/unpaid internships in the second year. Emphasis is placed on
developing workplace readiness skills in food preparation, safety and
sanitation, management, financial planning of food costs, teamwork,
creativity, communication, responsibilty, and self-confidence. Classroom
experiences are expected to include food prepartion, demonstrations,
guest speakers, videos projects, textbook reading, study guides, tests,
and field trips. The program is also valuable for one year of participation.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
| Ivy Tech Community College | Purdue University |
| Vincennes University | Johnson & Wales University |
| Culinary Institute of America | Kendall College |
WAGES
| H.S. and Career & Technical Education Graduate: | $7.25-$9.00/hr. | |
| Additional Technical Training: | $25.00-$50.00/hr. |
Grade 11,12 Credits 6-9