Testimonials

Siegfried Eisenberger, Executive Chef, The Broadmoor Hotel & Resort, Colorado Springs, Colo.

"I am proud I did an apprenticeship. My focus in high school was to become a chef, so I joined an apprenticeship to get started on my career. It was one of the best decisions I made in my life. After being in the industry for 45 years, I still love the creating, the passion, the vision, the aromas, from cooking to artistry, to guest service to administration; it is the most exciting profession by far. The beginning is hard; you work when others enjoy themselves. Just keep in mind 'apprentice years are not master years, but it is worth every moment.'"

Brad Scott, Facilitator of Apprenticeship, Scott Community College, Bettendorf, Iowa

"The Apprenticeship program at Scott Community College allows students to 'earn while they learn.' We are able to cater to the traditional student right out of high school, the non-traditional student who may be changing careers but still needs to 'pay the bills,' as well as the journeyman cook who wants to get credentials."

Jack A. Fredericks, CEC, Chef Instructor, Indian River Comm. College, Fort Pierce, Fla.

"There is no substitute for hands on experience. Completion of an apprenticeship shows career commitment and dependability. Going to a job interview with your log book as a portfolio instead of just a resume shows a serious expression of commitment to the trade. Apprenticeship shows self motivation like nothing else. It is two to three years of hard work with no way to avoid optimal experience and devotion. Apprenticeship students learn by doing."