Solve crimes, cook feasts, cultivate wellness and more.
Johnson & Wales University Career Explorations
Career Explorations
Career Explorations is your chance to try out a career path that interests you and see what it’s like to be a student at Johnson & Wales. You’ll spend your time living on campus and learning in our state-of-the-art labs with our expert faculty.
Choose a program that matches your interests — each one offers interactive projects and sessions that mimic what JWU students get to do in the classroom every day.
PROVIDENCE, R.I.
July 10-13 or 17-20
Food Innovation & Technology
July 24-27
Criminal Justice
Graphic Design
Health & Wellness
Hospitality
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
July 15-17
Food Innovation & Technology
Each program costs $399, which includes housing, meals, instructional materials and activities. Applicants must be rising juniors or seniors in high school.
Learn more and apply. jwu.edu/cx
Programs 2025 Summer
Criminal Justice
Participate in mock scenarios to discover how to conduct a covert police surveillance operation, process a crime scene and perform a drug search investigation through interactive experiences in our crime labs and locations around campus.
Food Innovation & Technology
Sharpen your skills in culinary and baking labs and learn the social and environmental impact of food with our industry-experienced chefs.
Graphic Design
Dive into the world of vector drawing and digital imaging to create a logo for your very own streetwear brand. Bring your ideas to life using digital tools that real designers use, and get the chance to refine your skills.
Health & Wellness
Practice how to make a difference in the health of others through improving physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Explore our learning labs and sample fields of study from psychology, public health, dietetics, and applied nutrition.
Hospitality
Visit local venues and learn about the different sectors of the hospitality industry such as hotels, tourism, professional sports event management, event planning and more.
