The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF), the educational arm of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), has chosen eight culinary professionals from across the U.S. to serve as Apprenticeship Regional Trainers (ARTs). They will maintain initiatives that resulted from the U.S. Department of Labor’s apprenticeship grant, which was awarded to ACFEF in August to advance the growing needs of apprenticeship in the 21st century.
Kevin Brennan, CEC, AAC, Executive Chef of the Detroit Athletic Club and J. Kevin Walker, CMC, AAC, Executive Chef of Cherokee Town & Country Club in Atlanta were among the eight professionals selected for their involvement and contributions to the ACFEF Apprenticeship Program. Serving in a volunteer capacity, they will visit apprenticeship sites across the country to provide guidance on how to implement the new apprenticeship initiatives funded through the U.S. Department of Labor grant to participating ACFEF Apprenticeship Programs. They will also assist new programs that wish to start an ACFEF Apprenticeship Program.
ACFEF received the $481,200 grant for its apprenticeship program. The grant will fund initiatives to incorporate green, eco-friendly and sustainable practices for the industry and the development of 10 interim credentials.
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