RVA C.O.O.K.S

August 23, 2022-October 25, 2022

Tuesdays, 4:30pm-7:30pm

Application Deadline 8/17/2022

Culinary Occupation & Other Keystone Skills will kick off its fall session on August 23, 2022 at The Kitchens at Reynolds. A second fall cohort will follow at Bon Secours Sarah Garland Jones Center. The 10-week culinary program targets youth ages 15-18. Students who live in public housing.

Transportation is not provided. Highlights of the program:

o   Classes will be facilitated by Celebrity Chef Sammy Davis  https://www.today.com/video/chef-overcomes-obstacles-to-become-successful-restaurateur-83403333593

o Classes will be held at The Kitchens at Reynolds https://youtu.be/oaMjr9BF1l4 (Cohort I) or Sarah Garland Jones Center https://www.bonsecours.com/locations/community-services/richmond/bon-secours-center-for-healthy-living-sarah-garland-jones-center (Cohort II)

o   Stipends will be provided to participants

o   Course completion certificate and letters of recommendation for future employment (we will case manage employment through the first 90 days)

o   Potential job opportunities in local restaurants

o   All materials will be provided at no cost

o   Graduation (parents can attend)

o   Cost to Participant: $0.00

Media: https://www.nbc12.com/2022/07/05/richmond-culinary-program-aims-teach-teens-skills-beyond-kitchen/