Apprenticeship Program Models
There are four models available for administering an ACFF
apprenticeship training program. Each model falls under one of two
categories:
- Chapter Programs
Program models that fall under the chapter category, including Chapter Model, Educational
Institution Model and Major Employer Model,
are sponsored by a local ACF Chapter and are maintained by a program
coordinator and chapter volunteers
- Corporate Programs
The Corporate Model is only for large
corporations or employers and is administered by a program
coordinator at the facility, usually a human rsources director.
Corporate Models have no connection to a local chapter and are part of
ACF's National Chapter.
Application Process
Choose the model that best describes you, then review the application
process.
Chapter Model
- Administered by an ACF chapter
- Maintained by a Chapter Committee made up of chapter volunteers
- ACF chapter volunteers work as program
coordinators to recruit and select apprentices, maintain records,
visit work sites and work closely with an education institution to offer
courses or teach the courses themselves
Educational Institution
Model
- Administered by a culinary program at an institution on behalf of an
ACF chapter
- Maintained by a program
coordinator, usually a faculty member at the institution
- ACF chapter volunteers may assist with the program through teaching,
participating in an advisory committee or helping the program
coordinator with work site visits
- Apprentices are typically enrolled in the institution's
certificate/degree program and are subject to the institution's policies
and procedures
Major Employer Model
- Administered by a larger employer on behalf of an ACF chapter
- Maintained by a program
coordinator and personnel office
- ACF chapter volunteers may assist with the program through teaching
and participating in an advisory committee; most volunteers are on the
employer's staff
- The program and apprentices are subject to the company's policies
and procedures
Corporate Model
- Administered by a corporation or larger employer without sponsorship
from a local ACF chapter
- Apprentices are encouraged to join the nearest ACF chapter
- Maintained by a program
coordinator, usually a human resources director
- Supervising chefs must be an ACF member and have an ACF
certification
- Courses are taught online with possible guest lectures and
demonstrations
- The program and apprentices are subject to the company's policies
and procedures
