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LA Cocina Culinary Youth Training Program

LA PLAZA DE CULTURA Y ARTES

Funding Amount

Free

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

LA Cocina Culinary Youth Training Program

Type: Free workforce development and culinary training program

Geographic Scope: Los Angeles, CA (under-resourced communities)

Target Audience: Young people ages 16-24 from under-resourced communities interested in restaurant and hospitality industries

Program Details:

  • Duration: 10 weeks, bilingual (English/Spanish)

  • Format: Hands-on cooking classes with certified training

  • Certification: ServSafe certification through National Restaurant Association and ANSI (American National Standard Institute)

  • Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 11am-1pm

  • Focus Areas: Kitchen safety basics, recipe execution, workforce preparation
  • What's Included:

  • Free instruction

  • Transportation stipend (Metro TAP Card)

  • ServSafe test fees covered

  • Printed course materials provided

  • Opportunity to take California ServSafe exam

  • Current resume development

  • Culinary events with restaurateurs, chefs, and culinary schools

  • Professional development resources access
  • Funding: First year supported by The PepsiCo Foundation

    Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: (323) 397-8365
  • Location: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Application Timeline: Applications accepted year-round, but specific deadlines apply for each cohort
    - First cohort deadline: June 30, 2023 (5pm PST)

    2. Submission Requirements:
    - Submit application before deadline (5pm PST)
    - Applications accepted online

    3. Eligibility Criteria:
    - Ages 16-24
    - From under-resourced communities
    - Interested in restaurant and hospitality careers

    4. Contact for More Information:
    - Email: [email protected]
    - Phone: (323) 397-8365

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmentyouth-programs

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