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We offer the following Career Technical Education Programs at MCDC:

Brick Masonry
Business Clerical
Construction Equipment Mechanics
Culinary Arts
Facilities Maintenance
Health Occupations
Heavy Equipment Operator
Pharmacy Technician
Plumbing

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Culinary Arts (All photos provided by courtesy of Job Corps center operators under contract to the US Department of Labor)

Two Culinary Arts students decorating cakes (All photos provided by courtesy of Job Corps center operators under contract to the US Department of Labor.)What is it?
The Culinary Arts skill is structured to prepare you for profitable work in food services. Because of the many food related services available there are many positions for students entering the job market from this skill.

What will I learn?
You will learn basic employability skills necessary to obtain and retain a position in a food-related area. You also will learn basic culinary skills such as professional baking, dining room and banquet management, waiter and waitress training, food and work area sanitation, proper cleaning and sanitizing, and equipment safety. You will learn how to follow recipes as well as use math skills to measure, double recipes, etc. You will also learn more advanced skills such as using food for decorations, planning and preparing luncheons, purchasing food and supplies, etc.

What kind of job will I be able to get?
Job titles include institutional chef, institutional cook and bread and pastry baker.

How much will I earn?
Wages for Food Service employees range from $5.69 to $10.36 per hour.

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