Culinary Arts- Apprenticeship Diploma

The culinary arts apprenticeship program is one of the majors comprising the college’s School of Culinary Arts/Hospitality. This apprenticeship program is sponsored by the American Culinary Federation Laurel Highlands (ACFLHC) Chapter and Westmoreland. A cooperative program, it combines academic course work with 4,000 hours of supervised on-the-job learning in a participating restaurant, club, hotel or institution. Classes are scheduled so that students have a sufficient block of uninterrupted time to complete their 40-hour week. Academic work can be completed as a full-time student in two years or as a part-time student over a period of three years.
Students enrolled in this program are registered with the U.S. Department of Labor as apprentices and are required to join the ACF Laurel Highlands Chapter. Registration and membership fees are required and payable to the ACF during the first week of class.
Students are expected to be well groomed in compliance with the standards of sanitation. Students will be required to present medical proof of good physical health. Uniforms and program tool kit are required for all lab classes. Business attire may be required for some class assignments
Employment must be secured in an approved facility that will provide full-time employment.
At the completion of the program, students may apply for certification with the ACF. The culinary arts apprenticeship option certificate program may be completed through a partnership with Nemacolin Woodlands Resort or Seven Springs Mountain Resort and other approved apprenticeship training sites.