YW Culinary highlighted by the Jacques Pépin Foundation

To all food enthusiasts and aspiring culinary maestros: we've got some sizzling news fresh from the kitchen—our YW Culinary graduates are making waves, and we couldn't be more excited to share the spotlight the program scored from the Jacques Pépin Foundation!

Meet Dina Philistin (LEFT) and Nazaria Viveros (RIGHT), two shining stars who recently took center stage in the newsletter by the Jacques Pépin Foundation – a major source of culinary training and knowledge! These individuals are proof that YW Culinary is more than just a training program; it's a launchpad for success in the food service industry.YW Culinary is a transformative experience designed to set students on the path to a fulfilling culinary career. They're not just teaching recipes and culinary methods; they're serving up sustainable career opportunities on a silver platter! If you're curious about what the YW Culinary journey feels like, see what one of our recent graduates had to say:"I joined YW Culinary because of my passion for food and my dream of turning it into a career. While I loved cooking for family gatherings, I lacked the confidence to step into the professional kitchen. Chef Paige and Juan turned that around for me. They not only shared their culinary wisdom but also created a supportive community where we could grow together. Leaving YW Culinary, I not only mastered new culinary skills but also gained a crystal-clear career plan and a bunch of incredible people cheering me on!"Excited to kickstart your culinary journey? Have burning questions about YW Culinary? Juan Fuentes, our Workforce Development Manager, is here to dish out the details. Shoot him an email at jfuentes@ywca-ens.org and get ready to turn your culinary dreams into a reality!