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NWCTC culinary program opens 'Culinary Corner'; board reports $147,259 grant for equipment
Summary
Mrs. Snyder reported the Northern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center culinary program won a retail food‑establishment license and opened 'Culinary Corner' (Tuesdays, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., $7). Another board member said NWCTC received a $147,259.48 equipment grant for automotive and culinary training.
Mrs. Snyder told the board that the Northern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center’s culinary program received its license to operate as a retail food establishment and has opened a public service called the "Culinary Corner," serving the public on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. She said the cost to dine is $7 and encouraged the community to visit.
During representative reports, a board member announced a $147,259.48 grant secured by Jason Hex (reported in the meeting) for NWCTC equipment. The grant will fund an alignment lift for automotive technology, trainers for HVAC (electrical thermodynamic heat pumps), and culinary equipment including a combitherm oven and tilt skillet. Board members praised the use of the funds for student training and learning opportunities.
Mrs. Snyder and other board members framed the reports as wins for career‑tech programming and encouraged community engagement with the new culinary site.
Next steps: NWCTC will continue operating the Culinary Corner on the posted schedule; administration will proceed with equipment procurement in line with the grant.
