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Kern County students showcase culinary CTE program tied to probation and community partners
Summary
Kern County presenters described a court and community schools culinary program that offers industry certifications, a mobile 'Grow Cafe' kitchen and a three‑week restaurant project to give students hands‑on experience; probation officials said the program is designed to prepare youth for reentry and employment.
Pam, the CTE program specialist with the Kern County Office of Education, introduced the county’s court and community schools culinary program and praised a multi‑agency partnership that includes Kern County Probation and district food‑service staff.
The program provides condensed culinary boot camps in institutional settings and opportunities for students to earn industry certifications. “Once the students complete the boot camp and earn their certification, we provide them a real world opportunity, to practice the skills that they have gained,” said Rebecca Rivera, a culinary arts facilitator, describing ways students apply training in a restaurant‑style event.
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