About
Rochester EOC’s Culinary Arts program is designed to give students a basic but diverse experience in today’s food service establishments and is designed for adults looking for a career change or a fresh start in the restaurant industry. Training will include hands-on experience in the kitchen. The focus will be on basic fundamentals of the industry along with building knowledge of the fashionable trends in the culinary industry. In the classroom, students will learn computer skills, workforce job skills and résumé writing. Upon graduation from the program, students will be able to fill positions at entry level and mid-entry levels having learned team player philosophy to support being comfortable and confident in acquiring a job. The Culinary Arts program features state-of-the-art kitchen facilities, award-winning culinary instructors and small class size/personal attention.
Organization
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
SUNY Brockport
Publicly recognized and headquartered in Brockport, NY, SUNY Brockport is an inclusive learning community that inspires excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation. Its affiliated Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC) offers tuition-free vocational programs, including Phlebotomy Technician, Welding, Cosmetology, and Practical Nursing, emphasizing accessible career pathways and quick entry into the workforce without debt. The Phlebotomy program is an in-person, 6-week course designed to prepare students for a healthcare career, supported by a community-focused institution that celebrates student success and offers alumni achievements to inspire.
Highlights:
- Nationally recognized, selective public institution
- Inclusive learning community
- Strong community engagement and collaboration
- Tuition-free career-focused programs through REOC
- Emphasis on accessible career pathways and quick entry into the workforce
- Supportive learning environment with alumni success stories