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.”
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Toney H.
From the Culinary Job Training classroom to the JW Marriott
A Graduation of Progress and Possibility
“I don’t see anything in the world right now, at this moment, that can distract me from progress.”
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Joseph
“It helped me so much. I just feel like if it helped me, it can help someone else.”
From Hawaii to the Hill: Chef Roy Yamaguchi Working Alongside DC Central Kitchen Students
“When you see people that are eager to learn, to try different things, I think it’s important for someone that’s been in the industry or a long time to give back.”
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Terrence
“I’m definitely glad I stuck it out. I ended up getting a job, I definitely turned my life around.”
Know Your Worth
Our first Culinary Job Training class specifically designed for single mothers balancing childcare responsibilities while aspiring to a new career graduated in 2024. Class 174 continues this successful expansion of […]
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Dorothy and Andre
“I really want to give other people the same opportunity that I was given and let them know there’s other alternatives. Some people just need help to guide them to where they want to be.”