Nicolet College Offers Culinary Career Essentials Program at No Cost this Summer

Nicolet College will offer a Culinary Career Essentials program this summer at no cost. Our expert chefs will prepare students for entry-level culinary positions. Nicolet College’s comprehensive program is designed to equip students with strong kitchen skills and cooking techniques for successful careers in the food service industry.

The hands-on courses will include food safety, essential kitchen skills, and culinary basics.  

“This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to start a career in culinary arts, said Vicki Mendham, who teaches culinary arts. "Our program is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge they need to succeed in a professional kitchen.

Classes will be held June 21 – June 28 and July 8 – 26 from 8 am - 4:30 pm.

Upon successful completion of the courses, students will have the opportunity to participate in paid work experiences, spanning 3-4 weeks, starting in August. Students 16-years-old and older are eligible to attend.

This program is made possible by the North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board. To register or for more information, contact Colt Nicklaus at 715-204-2374 or cnicklaus@fsc-corp.org.

North Central WI Workforce Development Board is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. The Worker Advancement Initiative (WAI) is a grant program made available by the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. If you have a disability and need assistance with this information, please call us through Wisconsin Relay Service (7-1-1). To request information in an alternative format, including free language assistance or translation of the information, or reasonable auxiliary aids and services, please contact us at 715-204-1640 (Voice)/711 (Hearing Impaired) ten days in advance of your scheduled appointment.