Meet Elijah

“Give the program a chance, because the program is going to give you a chance.”
Media Hit: Street Sense Media Features Chef Ablawa Zounon and the Culinary Job Training Program

“The day that you spend with me, I will make sure that you get something out of here.”
Meet Herve

Since finishing the Culinary Job Training program in August 2024, Hervé has been on an upward swing, both literally and figuratively
DC Central Kitchen Graduates its 2,500th Student!

A joyous day of accomplishment, awards, and a historic resolution
Meet Gerald

A story of perseverance
Meet Kenzie: “Happy to be free”

“This transformed my life.”
From Insider Tours to Opening Doors, Marriott Supports Culinary Job Training Class 179

It’s hard to imagine a better place to learn and network than the global headquarters of Marriott International
Meet Jovan

“What makes me happy is to see the next person succeed.”
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Cortez

Success breeds success.
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Deon

“He put the work in. He came in with consistency. He came and committed.”





