Professional Foods (Cum Laude Recognition)
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Foodservice Industry. If becoming a
Foodservice Professional or working in the growing Hospitality and Tourism Industry is a goal of
yours this class will start the journey. We will cover the business and the 'back of the house'
sides of this industry. In this hands-on class you will have a chance to practice a variety of
techniques in quantity food production.
Youth Apprenticeship - Health Services: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Senior standing and Medical Occupations Survey, Medical Occupations
Terminology, and/or Certified Nursing Assistant (Youth Options through Madison College)
Students who enroll in this program are interested in pursuing a career in the health services
area and are currently enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course. The students
can be employed in any healthcare institution that can work with the student in attaining the youth
apprenticeship competencies. They should also provide a mentor who is willing to work with the
students.This is a one year program with students in paid training 450 hours minimum for the
one year program Students usually receive 1 credit per semester for the classroom and work
based training. Pay is determined by the youth apprenticeship employers.Students in the one
year program must complete a minimum of one specialty area. The specialty areas for this
program are: Health Care Foundations, Health Information Management, Medical Assistant,
Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician. For students interested in the health care dietary area
they must have taken Foods I and are currently enrolled in Advanced Foods, and/or Professional
Foods. They will be employed in the dietary areas of nursing homes, residential care facilities or
a hospital. This is a level 1, 1 year Youth Apprenticeship that is a great experience for anyone
considering a dietetics career.
Youth Apprenticeship - Hospitality: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Senior standing and has taken Foods I and are currently enrolled in Advanced
Foods, International Foods and/or Professional Foods. This is a program for seniors who have a
career interest in the hospitality field. The student can be employed at local restaurants,
institutions, fast food, delicatessens, and school food service. They need to work preferably a
minimum of 10 hours a week. The time depends on the student's schedule and the employer's
needs. Students should be employed for the entire school year.1 credit per semester for class
and on-the-job training is what the student receives for participating in this program. They are
paid the same wages as all other beginning employees within state and federal guidelines. For
the Youth Apprenticeship certification the students will need to attain: Core Skills, Safety &
Security, Food & Beverage (Dining Area and Kitchen Area) and 450 hours of work experience.
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