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In 1969, the college
decided to again become a pioneer in education by instituting a
culinary arts and restaurant management curriculum to meet the needs
of a fast-growing industry. JJC was only the fifth
American institution to offer professional training in the culinary
arts. Now with just over 3,800 culinary training schools in the
United States, Joliet is still ranked among the best. The faculty is
composed of all full- time, multi-certified chef and hospitality instructors with a combined total of over
140 years of industry experience.
But don't think that we
rest on the reputation of our outstanding faculty here at JJC. The
Culinary Arts and Hospitality Programs are a submersion in hands-on
training and practice in all aspects of the industry from cooking
methods and sanitation to food and wine pairing and purchasing. Both
of these programs offer a two-year associate's degree, taught by
experts in the industry. When a student graduates from either
program, he or she can be proud to know that they have graduated
from one of the most well respected and well-known
culinary/hospitality schools in the world. We have three new
baking and pastry arts certificates that students can work towards and we expect to offer an associate's degree in baking and
pastry arts in the near future. Why pay the high fees and excessive tuition at a
private school, when JJC is not only affordable, but also provides an exceptional education and real-life experience.
In addition to the
exceptional faculty and education that we offer at JJC, we can't
leave out the extras that make our programs unique. Students can try
out for a spot on our Culinary Hot Foods Competition Team or
Knowledge Bowl Competition Team, attend one of our summer European
excursions, opt to apply for a yearlong Germany externship, or join
one of our student clubs, such as the Epicurean Club. Whatever your
preference, JJC has something to offer.
Oh, and if it's jobs your
interested in, our graduates are sought out for employment all over
the world. Recruiters from companies such as Disney World and the
Marriott Corporation actively recruit our students, even before
graduation! If you're ready to begin training for one of the most
exciting, fast-paced and rewarding industries out there, or if you
would simply like to request more information about one of our
programs, please call (815) 280-2255.
Tastefully,
Chef Michael McGreal
Email:
mmcgreal@jjc.edu
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