January 26, 2022
‘A springboard to more education’: Desire to learn simmers in student
Vernon Dixon recognized a great opportunity when it appeared on his phone. He already knew that age is no obstacle to self-improvement too. This 65-year-old Dover resident is an enthusiastic student at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford. While he may not have considered entering a career in the food service industry,…
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January 12, 2022
Culinary School student amazed by training, acquiring new skills
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and recent Omicron surge, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary Schools continue to provide on-site training. Camden resident Jordan Montanye is excited for an opportunity to learn skills that serve as the foundation for a new career. Even the double-masking protocol doesn’t dampen Jordan’s enthusiasm. “It’s going great,” he said,…
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July 13, 2021
Food Bank of Delaware accepting applications for free employment training
The Food Bank of Delaware announced today that applications are currently being accepted for the organization’s free workforce training program, Delaware Food Works. Classes are available in culinary arts and warehousing/logistics. Culinary classes begin Monday, August 16 at the Food Bank’s Newark and Milford warehouses. Interested students should sign up by Friday, August 6. Logistics/warehouse…
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June 30, 2021
Cheers and tears fill Delaware Food Works graduation
The accomplishments of 16 students were celebrated this morning in a moving graduation celebration of the Food Bank of Delaware’s Delaware Food Works workforce training program. Since March, students have been learning the ins and outs of the culinary and warehousing/logistics industries. Despite challenges, the students all persevered to successfully complete the training programs. “These…
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June 28, 2021
Armed with Lifelong Skills, New Culinary Grads Enter the Workforce
You know the outdoor culinary graduation ceremony was a scorcher when guest speaker, Heritage Shores Executive Chef Christian Lofland, told the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School graduates and the audience, “This is what the kitchen feels like.” He wasn’t kidding! Five determined students graduated from the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford…
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May 27, 2021
Recipe for Success: Food Bank Culinary School training experience
Like many of the students who arrive at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Delaware Food Works Culinary School, Stephen Marinari found that the 14-week program exceeded any expectations he brought with him. After all, it was sort of a last-ditch effort. This Lewes-area resident had a successful and lucrative career in IT for more than…
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May 26, 2021
Culinary training program enables student to pursue passions
Gigi England does it all. She is a doula, Client Service Coordinator at the New Castle County Hope Center and a full-time student at our Delaware Food Works culinary training program. With a wide range of talents and passions, her future is certainly bright. “This was a personal journey for me,” she admits. “I was…
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May 12, 2021
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Corey Jackson
Finding a job during the height of the pandemic was hard for Corey Jackson. “I was putting in applications and nobody was calling back,” he explains. Corey says his parole officer referred him to the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program, and it’s exactly what he needed to obtain employment. He has…
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May 10, 2021
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Curtis Bridges
Curtis Bridges and his classmates are entering week eight of their 11-week training program, L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control). Certified as a trade school by the Delaware Department of Education, the training program prepares students for careers in the warehousing/logistics industry. Curtis learned about the program thanks to re-entry staff at the…
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L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Lamar Dozier
Lamar Dozier started the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) class back in March with eight years experience in the warehousing industry. L.O.G.I.C. is an 11-week training program, certified as a trade school by the Delaware Department of Education, that prepares students for careers in the warehousing/logistics industry. “I thought this would be a…
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