CULINARY
A component of the Career Pathways to Independence Program at the Hibiscus Village

Read our Culinary Article in Vero Beach Magazine

The C.U.L.I.N.A.R.Y. component (Cooking Up Life skills, Intellect, and Nutrition for Ambitious & Resilient Youth) at the Village is an extension of the Career Pathways Program and helps to teach youth marketable skills.  Through the culinary education, youth will receive training to gain food handling and service certifications.  Teens will be involved in all aspects of menu and food handling preparation, dietary requirements, food ordering, budgeting, inventory control, and other culinary activities.  Activities are designed to reinforce critical thinking, problem solving, build self-esteem, and identify continuing education options to support the skills needed to attain internships and employment. “Hands on” kitchen training will identify and address life skills that are essential to ensure that youth are able to positively transition into society by pursuing higher education and securing gainful employment.  Thank you to The Tides for partnering with us on this exciting new initiative for youth.

For more information, please contact Frank Avilla at (772) 299-6011, ext. 387 or via email: FAvilla@hcc4kids.org

Thank you to our Partners:

Indian River Impact 100 generously provided a grant to launch the Career Pathways Program in 2011 and Graphic Design Impact Center in 2017.