What is the Culinary Workforce Development Program?
A 10-week job placement program that serves individuals who are unemployed or underemployed by providing life-skill classes, hands-on field training, and real-life experience in the culinary world. All students receive 300 hours of training. Students will receive 50 hours of life skills coursework, 240 hours of field training, and 10 hours of peer support. To graduate from the program, students must complete weekly readings, weekly journal assignments, pass 5 tests, and a cumulative final exam. Upon program completion, students are connected to local restaurants and business partners for gainful employment.
Upcoming Classes
Spring 2025
Start Date: March 3, 2025
End Date: May 9, 2025
Summer 2025
Start Date: June 9, 2025
End Date: August 15, 2025
Fall 2025
Start Date: September 15, 2025
End Date: November 21, 2025
Taking Education One Step Further
Thanks to FeedNC’s partnership with Mitchell Community College, students can also choose to further their education! Students will leave the program with at least 10 credit hours toward Mitchell Community College’s A.A.S Culinary Arts Degree. Upon successful completion of a culinary test (stage), FeedNC graduates may be eligible for up to 20 transfer credit hours at Mitchell Community College.
If interested in applying, contact Brittany Holbert at bholbert@feednc.org / 704-660-9010 ext 104
90% of graduates employed upon graduation in 2023
23 Students Enrolled in 2023
291% Overall Increase in Income for Graduates in 2023
For more information:
If you have questions, concerns, or would like to become a Culinary Program Business Partner, please click the button below to send an email to Brittany Holbert, Program Director.