The curriculum prepares students to seek employment in fire protection and related fields in federal, state, local and private fire protection agencies. Instruction is offered in all phases of the fire service and provides the student with a thorough understanding of fire science and the fireground. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better. The curriculum prepares students for working in various food services industries. Graduates of the program qualify to seek employment in restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, health care facilities, and educational institutions as cooks, bakers, and assistant and training managers.
Instruction is offered in all phases of food preparation and presentation.
Studies emphasize foods, terms and techniques, safety and sanitation, baking, catering, food preparation, menu planning, merchandising, and restaurant management. Students are kept informed of industry trends through guest speakers, trade publications, and field trips to local industries and culinary shows. All students participate daily in the kitchen lab in planning, preparing and serving cafeteria and special event meals. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better. The curriculum prepares students for employment in newspapers, magazines or public relations firms as still photographers.