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Hospitality Campus Scooped Multiple Accolades at CATEX in Dublin Ireland
Students and staff from Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s College of Further Education and Training, Hospitality Campus were ecstatic recently as they scooped multiple accolades at CATEX in the RDS Dublin, Ireland. This event, hosted by the Panel of Chefs of Ireland, took place over three days at CATEX, RDS, Dublin Ireland this February. The largest showcase for food, drink and hospitality industry, this year’s event welcomed scores of competitors from all over Ireland. Students from the Hospitality Campus spent weeks preparing for the prestigious competition, perfecting their skills in their respective categories. Over three days, the team from the Hospitality Campus took home an incredible haul of awards, winning 22 Gold, 13 Silver, and 9 bronze, plus the title of Chef of the Year. The Competition, run by the Irish Panel of Chefs, is an excellent test of competitor’s knowledge and skills, helping to raise the standards of culinary excellence while preparing them for a career in the exciting world of professional cookery and front-of-house skills.
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International Culinary Institute Ready to Face the Challenge
The International Culinary Institute (ICI) of VTC Hong Kong’s 11,200 square meter campus spans nine floors, housing a comprehensive array of facilities including training kitchens, multi-tiered demonstration kitchens for international competitions and broadcasting, MICE training restaurants, food labs, culinary herb gardens, as well as a wine cellar. Vocational and professional education and training (VPET) has always been a key driver of workforce development in Hong Kong to meet the needs of an ever-changing economy. As such, VPET plays a pivotal role in broadening the learning opportunities for young people and working adults, as well as nurturing the requisite human capital for Hong Kong’s development.We are delighted that our Diploma in International Culinary Arts graduates have thrived in their studies during a tough pandemic season and are now ready to join the workforce.
KICA is dedicated to training and encouraging its students to reach their full potential in the field of catering in a passionate and disciplined environment. Our mission is to become the leading catering training center of Pakistan. KICA is committed to continuous improvement and assessment methods for the best interest of its students, staff, and other faculty members. A platform to prepare the future’s best chefs with competency and excellence, the purpose of our institute is to provide students with all the necessary culinary knowledge, skills, and experiences to prepare them to enter the food industry with confidence. The institute’s student-centered teaching emphasizes innovative, challenging, and engaging coursework. The faculty members are cooperative with the industrial changes as well. Our faculty members are committed to providing their expertise and quality services. Our institute is highly responsive to needs and opportunities of the food industr through adapting and implementing new programs.
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ISCAHM’s 20th Anniversary
The International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management (ISCAHM) in the Philippines is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. Since its inception, ISCAHM has been home to a roster of experienced chef instructors, led by its Executive Director Chef Norbert Gandler, who have helped train and shape the culinary skills of aspiring chefs. Over the years, the school has produced over 3,000 graduates from its professional culinary arts and pastry arts courses, many of whom are now working all over the world as chefs, restaurant owners, and culinary professionals. Some of ISCAHM’s alumni have even gone on to win prestigious awards in the culinary industry. ISCAHM’s commitment to providing a comprehensive culinary education has helped its graduates develop a solid foundation in both the theory and practice of culinary and pastry arts.The school’s handson approach to learning has helped prepare its students for the challenges and opportunities of the industry, giving them a competitive edge in the workforce. ISCAHM’s dedication to excellence and commitment to producing top-tier culinary professionals has made it a valuable asset to the culinary community in the Philippines and beyond. Its continued success will undoubtedly produce many more successful graduates in the years to come.
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