Tuition-Free Culinary Arts Program For Adults

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Turn Your Passion for Food into a Career: Check Out RB Russell’s Culinary Arts Program!

🎓 Heads up! There’s Still Time to Register! Classes Start February 3, 2025 at RB Russell Vocational High School! 🍳👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

If you’ve been thinking about getting into the culinary world, this might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. RB Russell Vocational High School is offering a Pre-Industry Tuition-Free Training Culinary Arts Diploma starting in February 2025, and it runs through January 2026. It’s a great way to turn your love for cooking into a career!

🔥 Why Should You Consider This Program?

  • Accredited & Tuition-Free: For people who live within the Winnipeg School Division, this program is tuition-free! That’s right—no cost for quality training.
  • Red Seal Certification: You’ll start working toward your Red Seal certification right away. It’s a big deal in the culinary world and will really set you up for success.
  • Learn from the Best: The instructors are Red Seal certified chefs who’ve been around the block and know what’s up. You’ll get to learn from the pros who’ve worked in real kitchens.
  • Solid Job Opportunities: Graduates of the program are landing jobs in some of Winnipeg’s top kitchens, thanks to the practical, hands-on training they get.
  • Hands-On Experience: Whether it’s banquets, buffets, à la carte, or catering, you’ll get the chance to try your hand at it all, so you’re ready for anything when you graduate.
  • Level 1 Apprenticeship Hours: You’ll earn 1350 hours towards your Level 1 apprenticeship. That’s a huge head start for anyone looking to dive into the industry.

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Turn Your Passion for Food into a Career: Check Out RB Russell’s Culinary Arts Program!

🎓 Heads up! There’s Still Time to Register! Classes Start February 3, 2025 at RB Russell Vocational High School! 🍳👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

If you’ve been thinking about getting into the culinary world, this might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. RB Russell Vocational High School is offering a Pre-Industry Training Culinary Arts Diploma starting in February 2025, and it runs through January 2026. It’s a great way to turn your love for cooking into a career!

🔥 Why Should You Consider This Program?

  • Accredited & Tuition-Free: For people who live within the Winnipeg School Division, this program is tuition-free! That’s right—no cost for quality training.
  • Red Seal Certification: You’ll start working toward your Red Seal certification right away. It’s a big deal in the culinary world and will really set you up for success.
  • Learn from the Best: The instructors are Red Seal certified chefs who’ve been around the block and know what’s up. You’ll get to learn from the pros who’ve worked in real kitchens.
  • Solid Job Opportunities: Graduates of the program are landing jobs in some of Winnipeg’s top kitchens, thanks to the practical, hands-on training they get.
  • Hands-On Experience: Whether it’s banquets, buffets, à la carte, or catering, you’ll get the chance to try your hand at it all, so you’re ready for anything when you graduate.
  • Level 1 Apprenticeship Hours: You’ll earn 1350 hours towards your Level 1 apprenticeship. That’s a huge head start for anyone looking to dive into the industry.

🔪 Here’s What You’ll Be Learning:

  • Culinary Basics: From meat and poultry to seafood, soups, sauces, and even baking, you’ll learn all the foundational skills needed to cook like a pro.
  • Garde Manger & More: You’ll also get into garde manger (fancy for cold food prep), cost control, menu planning, inventory management, and a whole bunch of other useful skills.
  • Real-World Experience: There’s a 2-week practicum built into the program, which is an amazing way to get some real experience in the industry while still in school.

🔍 Who Can Apply?

If you live within the Winnipeg School Division, you can qualify for this tuition-free culinary training program! Just keep in mind, there are some checks (like Criminal and Child Abuse Checks) to complete as part of the process.

👉 Don’t Wait—Spots are Filling Up!

Classes start on February 3, 2025, and there’s still time to sign up, but you better hurry! Spots are filling fast, and you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity. To grab your spot, just email Chef Michael Lindberg at mlindberg@wsd1.org for more details.

So if you’ve been dreaming of a career in the kitchen, why not make 2025 the year you take the leap? RB Russell’s Culinary Arts Program could be just what you need to get started on the right track. 🍽️

Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only and was written by Winnipeg for Free. While Winnipeg for Free takes every step to provide accurate information, RB Russell does not endorse this content, and Winnipeg for Free is not affiliated with them in any way. Please confirm program details and availability directly with them. 

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