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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