Catalina Senior Awarded Over $35,000 for Culinary Training

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Contact: Estella Zavala or Jennea Moore, 225-6437 
Posted on: Apirl 2, 2004

The Careers Through Culinary Arts program, also known as C-CAP, recently awarded Jon Hall, a student at Catalina High Magnet School, 3645 E. Pima, a $35,500 scholarship to attend a prestigious culinary institute.

Jon beat out students from 52 high schools across the state for the prestigious scholarship that will allow him to train for 15 months as a professional chef at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute beginning in August. Jon was required to submit an essay describing his career goals, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of his transcript. Semifinalists and finalists were invited to Phoenix in February and March to cook for professional chefs who judged them on presentation, taste, poise, and attire.

John will earn his Associate of Occupational Studies degree. Founded in 1986, SCI boasts two campuses as well as two student-run restaurants. Students can earn either a culinary arts degree or a patisserie and baking certificate, both of which are Le Cordon Bleu certified.

C-CAP is a national school-to-career program that connects public high schools to the food service industry. It provides students with scholarships, internships, college and career advising, and workshops.

TUSD offers a culinary arts program at Catalina, Sahuaro and Santa Rita high schools. Students have the opportunity to earn both experience and Pima Community College credit through these courses.

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