KBCI Channel 2 news station plans to repeat the Academy next summer, and we very much encourage others to get involved by bringing in students in a similar fashion, taking into consideration the size of the business. Now that we have a successful model, we are ready to assist other businesses in implementing similar programs at their worksites. To request a copy of the School to Work newsletter containing this story, please contact us . But, then, The Hungry Bear caf is not the usual setting for a noontime school meal. Opened in October, the caf located in Twin Falls High School provides faculty, students and community members with a wide selection of gourmet entr es.
Students give up lunch hour two days a week to work in the caf .
In addition, they attend class daily to learn the different aspects of the restaurant industry. LeIle Poppleton team teach their students throughout the year with the help of two area businessmen, who instruct the students in several of the course objectives. After several intense weeks of helping operate The Hungry Bear, Bybee found the class to be challenging but exciting work. I think it will be valuable to me later. To request a copy of the School to Work newsletter containing this story, please contact us .