Class 127 Climbs the Staircase to Success
Graduates of CJT Class 127 take selfies with DC Central Kitchen’s workforce development staff after the ceremony on Friday, February 4, 2022. “You, in and of yourself, are a revolution. […]
Photos: CJT Class 127 Cookoff!
At long last, Culinary Job Training Class 127 competed in their highly anticipated cookoff on Friday, January 21, 2022. Originally postponed due to COVID precautions, this class’s cookoff prompted the […]
Meet the Hunger Fighters: Aliyah N.
Aliyah N. poses for a portrait at the National Harbor. Aliyah is now working full time for her own catering business, “Takes Thyme Catering”. Aliyah N. first realized her culinary […]
Meet the Hunger Fighters: Larry P.
Larry P. poses for a photo before distributing bags of groceries. Larry grew up watching his mother cook in his childhood kitchen. At a young age his mother taught him […]
Class 126 Graduation: The Power of a Positive Example
Students from Class 126 watch a presentation about their time in the CJT program at graduation on Friday, December 8, 2021. On the first Friday in December, 12 impressive, tenacious […]
Meet the Hunger Fighters: Mike H.
Mike H. poses for a portrait at one of the PLNT Burger locations he manages. On a typical day Mike H. can be found bouncing between the two PLNT Burger […]
Photos: CJT Class 126 Cheers on the Washington Wizards
CJT Class 126 enters the Washington Wizards arena before a game on Monday, November 22, 2021. “We will cook for you! Hire us to cook for you!” That’s what the […]
Photos: Swapping Chef Jackets for Blazers at Suited for Change
Chef Mimi helps Ivy of CJT Class 126 adjust her suit and tie while at a Suited for Change fitting on Friday, November 12, 2021. The women of CJT Class […]
Class 126 Cook-Off: Culinary Optimism and Camaraderie Win the Day
Eight weeks into their culinary training, CJT Class 126 put their new knife and life skills to the test with a COOK-OFF! Class 126 has already experienced exciting real-world opportunities […]
Photos: A Taste of Colombian Cooking
CJT Class 126 celebrated Heritage Day yesterday, Thursday October 28, with a visit from Guest Chef, Andrés-Julian Zuluaga of Blend 111 restaurant. Class 126 is sponsored by the J. Willard […]