Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Champlain Valley Technical Education and Career Center’s Licensed Practical Nurse Program prepares students for a career as an executive chef, restaurateur, food and beverage manager, food writer, research chef, or a culinary educator. The program focuses on cooking related services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Program courses include: recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, managing food supplies and kitchen resources, food presentation, and a variety of cuisines and culinary techniques. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Champlain Valley Technical Education and Career Center’s Licensed Practical Nurse Program

8040 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA

Are you looking for a career in demand? Then nursing is an outstanding option. The Champlain Valley Technical Education and Career Center offers an outstanding program in nursing. The school is located in Plattsburgh, New York. Currently, the medium salary for nurses is $64,690. Not to mention that you will help people while earning a good salary. The cost of tuition is $9,950.

The program requires 1160 hours of study and is accredited. This program has an articulation agreement with North Country Community College for those wishing to continue their educational advancement to a Registered Nursing degree.

In order to apply for admission, students must:

• Complete the standard application
• Take entrance examination (TEAS)
• Selected applicants will be invited for an on-campus interview
• Send in official high school transcript

Champlain Valley Technical Education and Career Center offers small class sizes. This allows future nurses to get the hands on experience they need. Students will also take part in clinical experiences to ensure they have the skills needed to enter the workforce. Nursing is a rewarding career that has a lot to offer.

Prospective students can contact the school at (518) 561-0100, Ext. 241 for further information.

Career Options for Graduates

Chefs and Head Cooks

Description

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chefs and head cooks employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $55540
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 630
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $56080
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $48810

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Cooks, Private Household

Description

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

Cooks, Restaurant

Description

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, cooks, restaurant employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $25950
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $25560
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $25130

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).