Educators from 10 states to converge on West Palm Beach to get ahead in the
hot career field of culinary arts
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Culinary
Institute (FCI), South Florida's oldest post-secondary culinary
institution, is playing host to the nation's culinary educators for the
third year in a row, with a Summer Skills Workshop event that has helped
establish South Florida as a national center for culinary career education.
The event, undertaken in partnership with a national organization, the
Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (C.A.F.E.), attracts
food service and culinary educators from around the world each summer to
learn essential skills in one of the nation's fastest-growing career
fields.
Secondary and post-secondary culinary educators are expected to attend
the workshop from 10 states. The workshop opens with a reception on
Thursday, July 20 and concludes with a graduation luncheon on Sunday, July
23. This year's workshop features the culinary art of "garde manger" which
- appropriately for summer - refers to the preparing and presenting of cold
foods.
"We are thrilled to be C.A.F.E.'s partner in the Summer Skills Workshop
again this year," said Chef David Pantone, dean of culinary education at
Florida Culinary Institute. "In this fast-growing career field, it is
incredibly important for educators to advance their technique through
hands-on workshops like these designed to increase culinary and teaching
skills. FCI has been leading the way in establishing South Florida as a key
education center for national educators in culinary and foodservice
education."
The workshop's focus will include salads, hors d'oeuvres and appetizers
with an Indian influence. Garde Manger also encompasses decorative arts
such as table arrangements and edible centerpieces. Garde Manger is
considered among the most skilled and creative specialties in the culinary
field, and one in which today's top culinary educators must be well-versed.
FCI is rapidly emerging as a leader in educating those who are teaching
these essential skills to the next generation of chefs and food service
workers. For a full agenda, visit http://www.cafemeetingplace.com
FCI has the support of parent company Lincoln Educational Services
Corporation, which makes it a priority to anticipate workplace skill needs
and implement custom-designed classes and programs to meet current and
future workforce demands.
About Florida Culinary Institute
Florida Culinary Institute (FCI) is South Florida's leading provider of
career education in the culinary and food service fields. FCI offers
Diplomas and Associate Degrees in Culinary Arts, International Baking and
Pastry, Food and Beverage Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Culinary Management. Located in South Florida, one of the nation's most
popular destinations for fine dining and resort vacationing, students at
FCI enjoy a unique opportunity when it comes to career placement. There are
ample opportunities for students to test their skills and gain valuable
industry experience at prestigious resorts in the surrounding areas. FCI's
modern facility consists of seven professional production kitchens, nine
related studies classrooms, a library and a computer lab. Currently the
student population represents 45 nations.
About Lincoln Educational Services
Lincoln is a leading and diversified for-profit provider of career-
oriented post-secondary education. It offers recent high school graduates
and working adults degree and diploma programs in five principal areas of
study: automotive technology, skilled trades, business and information
technology and health sciences (which includes programs for medical
administrative assistants, medical assistants, pharmacy technicians) and
Spa and Culinary services. Lincoln has provided the workforce with skilled
technicians since its inception in 1946. Lincoln currently operates 37
campuses in 17 states under eight brands: Lincoln College of Technology,
Lincoln Technical Institute, CEI, Denver Automotive and Diesel College,
Nashville Auto-Diesel College, Southwestern College, New England Technical
Institute and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences. Lincoln had
an average enrollment of approximately 17,700 students as of March 31,
2006.
CONTACT:
Jennifer Gery
Brainerd Communicators, Inc.
for Florida Culinary Institute
(212) 986-6667
gery@braincomm.com
SOURCE Florida Culinary Institute
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Related links:
http://www.cafemeetingplace.com
CONTACT:
Jennifer Gery of Brainerd Communicators,
Inc., +1-212-986-6667, gery@braincomm.com, for Florida Culinary
Institute
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