Apprenticeship Program Models

There are four models available for administering an ACFEF apprenticeship training program. Each model falls under one of two categories:

1. 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.
2. 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