Founded in 1990 by culinary educator and cookbook author Richard Grausman and co-chaired by world-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson, Culinary Careers Program (C•CAP) empowers under-resourced high school students & adults to become the next generation of leaders in food and hospitality through culinary arts education, job skills training, college scholarships, and career opportunities.
We believe in the power of food and hospitality to transform young lives by creating career pathways for the next generation of sous chefs, executive chefs, hospitality workers, hoteliers, restaurateurs, and food entrepreneurs.
Annually, C•CAP provides culinary, job, and life skills to over 25,000 middle-and-high school students in 186 high schools, including 7 schools in Miami:
To date, we have uplifted close to 400,000 students across the United States, including the entire state of Arizona, as well as in Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., and awarded $76 million in college scholarships. Many of our alumni are enjoying successful careers at award-winning restaurants and 5-star hotels around the globe.
Culinary Careers Program (C•CAP) empowers under-resourced high school students to become the next generation of leaders in food and hospitality through culinary arts education, job skills training, college scholarships, and career opportunities.
Founded in 1990 by culinary educator and cookbook author Richard Grausman and co-chaired by world-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson, we work with over 25,000 Title I high school students annually and serve communities in Arizona, Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
Our 35-year methodology is effective, and as of now, we have uplifted nearly 400,000 students and awarded $76 million in college scholarships. Many of our alumni are now enjoying successful careers at award-winning restaurants and five-star hotels around the world.
Organization name
Culinary Careers Program - Miami
Mission Category
Education & Youth
Program Site Locations
All of Miami-Dade County
Annual Operating Budget
$5,000,000 - $10,000,000
Primary Population Served
Low-Income Individuals/Families, Youth & Children
Address
FBO: Miami CAREERS THROUGH CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM 33 WEST 60TH STREET- 2ND FLOOR Suite 2015