Re: Culinary & Hospitality Training Program in Whistler
ATTN: Whistler Restaurants, Hotels, Caterers & Food Stores,
The Whistler Institute’s Culinary Task Force is working with Vancouver Community College (VCC) to build a Culinary and Hospitality Training Centre in Whistler. We have a location for the centre and are working with VCC to develop a comprehensive program that will include:
- Pre-season training fulfillment for hospitality industry (culinary, service, barista, wine, etc.);
- Professional upgrading for current hospitality industry employees;
- Level 1, 2 and 3 culinary apprenticeship training;
- Professional Cook 1 training, including Indigenous content;
- High School Dual Credit program;
- A full time 6 or 8-month intensive culinary training program;
- Work Integrated Learning opportunities with Whistler restaurants and hotels; and
- Dormitory space.
You are invited to an information meeting and discussion with Dennis Innis, Dean, School of Hospitality, Food Studies & Applied Business at Vancouver Community College on Friday, November 8, 10.30am at Legends Hotel, 2036 London Lane, Whistler.
Please RSVP by Monday, November 4, to executive director Mandy Rousseau at mandy@whistlerinstitute.com.
We look forward to seeing you there,
Steve Milstein, Sue Adams & Adam Seedsman, c/o the Whistler Institute Culinary Task Force
About the Whistler Institute’s Culinary Task Force
The Whistler Institute’s role in championing the development and establishment of the Whistler Culinary and Hospitality Institute is aligned with the organization’s core focus of influencing change and inspiring minds through education and thought leadership. The Culinary & Hospitality Task Force, comprising of the Whistler Institute Chair and Directors and informed by a community-wide project advisory group, has been established to drive the opportunity and project for Whistler. Working closely with Vancouver Community College (VCC) on program development and space requirements, the Task Force has engaged commercial landlords to identify the best space to deliver VCC’s courses.
The programs developed and delivered by VCC aim to bolster the hospitality and tourism sectors of Whistler by further developing and cultivating a skilled workforce, while enhancing the region’s reputation as a top destination for culinary and hospitality excellence.
If you are interested in learning more or getting involved, please contact us and a task force member will be in touch with you shortly.