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    Quinsigamond Community College
    • 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606
    • 508-751-7900
    • Vocational Skills Training
    Culinary Institute for Returning Citizens
    Program activities:

    Learn a new skill set in 10 weeks!

    A fun, engaging, hands-on learning experience for returning citizens released within the last 12 months.  This program will provide you with the skills and support to enter the culinary industry. Get the following industry credentials:

    • ServSafe Food Handler
    • Food Equipment & Safety Training (FEAST)
    • MA Allergen Awareness

    Program Highlights:

    • Earn industry credentials and college credit
    • Learn from dedicated professional chefs
    • Prepare and enjoy meals every class
    • Work with a variety of ingredients to create meals from other cultures
    • Get creative! Cooking and baking is a great way to create something unique
    • Work with other students in a collaborative environment
    • Get on track to begin a new career in an industry with flexible schedules

    Includes work readiness preparation and post-exit job placement assistance!

    For more information contact cc*@qc*.edu

    Program is offered in: English
    Participant demographics:

    Diverse men and women ages 18 and above, from various economic, cultural and educational backgrounds who have been released from incarceration within the last 12 months.

    Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 20
    Total hours: 16
    Program duration: 10 weeks
    Rolling Admission: No
    Number of cycles: 3
    Program start dates: Session 1: November 18-January 30 Session 2: Starting March 2025
    Sample schedule:
    HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    3:15pm - 7:15pmClassroom & lab✓✓✓✓
    Is the program offered remotely? No
    Is public transportation available? Yes

    Location information:

    QCC at the Worcester Senior Center: 128 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604WRTA bus #1 and #11 stop at the Senior Center
    Other requirements: Age 18+, released from incarceration within the last 12 months
    Program is CORI friendly? Yes
    Anticipated outcomes: ServSafe Food Handler; Food Equipment & Safety Training (FEAST); MA Allergen Awareness.
    Other outcomes: Stackable Credential(s), Employment/Promotion, Industry skills gain

    Participant Supports:

    Participant Support CategoryAs neededAll participants
    DTA SNAP Child Care Referral✓
    DTA SNAP Transportation Support✓
    Test/License Fees✓
    Books/Supplies✓
    Clothing/Uniforms✓
    Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
    Do participants receive any pay? Stipend
    Other, please explain: $500 Stipend for 30 days of Employment

    Contact Information

    Program Liaison: Jo Sundin
    Telephone: 508-751-7900
    Email: cce@qcc.mass.edu
    Program code: QCC-IH-VT-CIRC
    ABAWD Qualifying? No