The apprenticeship program is based of the voluntary cooperation between local chapters of the American Culinary Federation, industry and government, the individual hotel or food service establishment and the local school and college systems. It is a truly cooperative endeavor, The rich rewards of this cooperation are apprentices who learn skill on the jib, which will serve them to develop into committed and dedicated Culinarians.
Apprenticeship is an old and honored method of developing skills.
In recent years apprenticeship has enjoyed a renewed popularity. It is viewed as a high quality method to acquire skills while learning by doing and at the same time exploring the opportunities which exist within the culinary profession Gradation for the apprentice takes place after three years of training, and all requirements have been met. The apprentice will receive a certificate of completion. The apprenticeship program and its success mean a great deal to me. The apprenticeship program gave me direction.