Pathways of Progress: The Story of Two DCCK Culinary Graduates
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We are proud to share that 90% of this year’s Culinary Job Training program graduates have overcome barriers to employment and secured new jobs! Many have become our colleagues here […]
Marriott’s Historic Support Levels Up in our New Home
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The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation and Marriott International are two of our longest-running strategic partners. From donating safe and sustainable food for our meals to hiring our […]
Meet the Hunger Fighters: Aliyah N.
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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 […]
Class 126 Graduation: The Power of a Positive Example
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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 […]