Food is Success: How the Culinary Training Program Builds Sustainable Careers

Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program is a journey of personal growth and empowerment for adults facing barriers to employment. It’s not just about job placement; it’s about equipping individuals with the skills and confidence to achieve long-term financial stability, contribute to their communities, and build a better future for themselves and their families.

Watch the video below to see how the free, 16-week program provides students with workforce training, including technical culinary skills and essential life skills to support their career journey.

The program is not just about providing immediate job placement; it’s about breaking cycles of poverty and creating a path for individuals to build a sustainable future for themselves and their families. It’s a beacon of hope, showing that economic mobility is within reach for those willing to work for it.

“Going to school, working, and caring for my kids was not easy, but I made it! I feel happy and proud of myself and my career.”

Nerlande

program graduate

“I came in with absolutely no skills, and now I’m doing everything I wanted to do in the kitchen.”

Jeremy

program graduate

With more than 500 graduates to date, the personal stories of graduates who have successfully transitioned from unemployment or low-paying jobs to stable, fulfilling careers truly highlight the transformational power of the Culinary Training Program.