November 28, 2018
Food Bank of Delaware’s pilot class, L.O.G.I.C., celebrates graduation
Seven students of the pilot class of L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) graduated this morning at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Newark warehouse. This first class was made possible thanks to funding from the Delaware Department of Labor’s TRAIN grant. The graduates include: Jessica Deery, Jessica Elvey, Amber Felts, Tanisha Gibson, Andrea…
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November 19, 2018
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Tanisha Gibson
The pilot class of L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) graduates next week. It’s hard to believe the 11-week training program is almost over! Thanks to funding through the Delaware Department of Labor’s TRAIN grant, seven students will graduate next week with the skills and knowledge needed to land a new career in…
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November 5, 2018
Milton resident learns new skills, lands job through Culinary School
Lakesha Williams personifies that old adage that when one door closes, a window opens. After the Milton resident faced a lay off from a plant, she applied for temporary Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/ formerly food stamps) benefits from the state. Her social worker suggested Lakesha consider the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School, a…
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October 31, 2018
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Eiron Watson
When Eiron Watson learned about L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) through a presentation at Career TEAM she was “intrigued” and decided to enroll, especially since tuition was covered thanks to the Delaware Department of Labor’s TRAIN grant. L.O.G.I.C. is the newest training program under the Food Bank of Delaware’s workforce development initiative,…
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October 30, 2018
Culinary School Student Spotlight: Kiana Oaddams
Cooking is one of Kiana Oaddams’ passions. She learned about The Culinary School through her mom, and one-hundred percent of Kiana’s tuition is covered thanks to the Delaware Department of Labor. She was “very excited” to learn about the opportunity. Now in her ninth week of class, Kiana is applying what she’s learning at The…
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October 29, 2018
Culinary School Student Spotlight: Darren Durant
At 55 years of age, Darren Durant is proof that it’s never too late to pursue your passion. A registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Darren is using the training he’s receiving at The Culinary School to combine his love for caring and cooking. He learned about the program through a flyer on the bulletin board…
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October 25, 2018
Culinary School Student Spotlight: Dejahnay Graves
Dejahnay Graves is incredibly thankful for the opportunity to attend The Culinary School. In fact, she says the program has been life changing. She learned about the program through Delaware WONDER, a job readiness program of Delaware Health and Social Services. The Culinary School is Dejahnay’s first official entrée into the food service industry. In the…
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October 23, 2018
Culinary School Student Spotlight: Jeff Lewandowski
Students who step into the kitchen of The Culinary School come from all different walks of life. Jeff Lewandowski worked as a truck driver and equipment operator for more than 20 years. He recently lost his job as a dock worker and found The Culinary School through CareerTeam. For students like Jeff who are in…
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October 19, 2018
Culinary School offers opportunity to support family and pursue dreams
Felix is grateful to have found a second chance and the possibilities that a new career can offer at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School’s Milford site. This Milford resident has weathered – and survived – many challenges, and he believes learning proper culinary skills will help him reach and achieve his goals, provide…
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October 17, 2018
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Jessica Deery
Jessica Deery is a member of the pilot class of L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) at the Food Bank of Delaware. Now in week six of the 11-week training, Jessica and her classmates are learning the ins and outs of the industry and working to become not only OSHA-10 general industry certified,…
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