Did You Know???

I was reading some articles the other day and one captured my attention.  The article was about Guilford Technical Community College.  They have a Culinary Technology Program!!  According to the description:

"The Culinary Technology curriculum provides specific training required to prepare students to assume positions as trained culinary professionals in a variety of food service settings including full service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract food service and health care facilities.
 Course offerings emphasize practical application, a strong theoretical knowledge base, and professionalism and provides critical competencies to successfully meet industry demands. Courses also include sanitation, food/beverage service and control, baking, garde manager, American/international cuisines, food production, and hospitality supervision.
 Graduates should qualify for entry-level positions such as line cook, station chef and assistant pastry chef. American Culinary Federation certification assistance is available to graduates. With experience, graduates may advance to positions such as sous-chef, executive chef or food service manager."

Now I am not considering the program but I did learn the public is invited to dine at the Guilford Technical Community College culinary program dining room.  Lunch ($7.00) is served on Wednesdays and Thursdays; dinner ($9.00) is served on Thursdays.  Since there are new students each semester they are open 9-10 times during each fall and spring semester for lunch and dinner.  I think this is a great idea and I had no idea they offered this opportunity to the public!!  Of course, reservations are required.  So, I've put this on my "to experience list" for the future.

If you're interested in reading about this, I've included a link with more information:

http://culinary.gtcc.edu/Default.aspx