Stories for Workforce Development

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator  Last month, Executive Director of Food & Beverage at Harrington Raceway & Casino DJ Silicato was guest speaker for the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary…

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Dana Richards is passionate about cooking. She heard about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware through a friend. Hoping to advance in the food service industry, Dana…

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Like many current classmates and past graduates, Jameel Webster learned about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware thanks to a flyer hanging on the bulletin board at…

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Despite past mistakes, Tony Ferrell is focused on creating a better life for both himself and his five-year-old daughter. He learned about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware…

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Stephanie Turk may be quiet, but her talent in the kitchen makes her stand out. A recent graduate of Glasgow High School, Stephanie learned about the opportunity to attend The Culinary…

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Steven Eatmon spent 18 years of his life behind the wheel of a tractor trailer, but  when an on-the-job injury left him unable to work for more than a year…

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By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator So you’ve heard about the tight job market? Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Executive Chef Quinn McCord sees a different picture than what’s featured on…

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Chris Henry admits he wanted to attend culinary school since attending high school at Dickinson and Glasgow High Schools. “But I just never took the step to actually do it,”…

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Howard Bailey says attending culinary school has been his dream since he was 15. But he didn’t know how much it would actually save his life. While on work release…

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By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Thanks to the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School program and Delaware WONDER, Nitza Valderrama has a job she loves and a future that’s as…

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