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Restaurateurs, educators back study of a Vermont culinary institute to build hospitality pipeline
Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs · April 16, 2026
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Restaurant and hospitality leaders urged lawmakers to study reestablishing a Vermont culinary institute that blends cooking, sustainability and business skills to create career pathways and retain young workers.
Restaurant owners and hospitality industry representatives urged the Senate committee to explore a Vermont‑based culinary institute that would pair craft cooking with sustainability, business management and mentorship to create local career pathways.
Aaron Warrenstead, who described growing a multiunit restaurant group in Vermont, said a single facility that…
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