{"id":199971,"date":"2024-06-28T12:52:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T22:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=199971"},"modified":"2024-07-02T20:02:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T06:02:59","slug":"culinary-institutes-unite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/06\/28\/culinary-institutes-unite\/","title":{"rendered":"Culinary institutes unite for workforce development program in Hawai\u02bbi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<div class=\"responsive-video-wrap-post\"><figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe  id=\"_ytid_62018\"  width=\"620\" height=\"465\"  data-origwidth=\"620\" data-origheight=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UnZtcR-e6iQ?enablejsapi=1&origin=https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu&rel=0&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"Culinary institutes unite for workforce development program in Hawai\u02bbi\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The Culinary Institute of the Pacific (<abbr>CIP<\/abbr>) at the <a href=\"http:\/\/kapiolani.hawaii.edu\"><span aria-label=\"Kapiolani\">Kapi&#699;olani<\/span> Community College<\/a>, in collaboration with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciachef.edu\/\">Culinary Institute of America<\/a> (<abbr>CIA<\/abbr>), launched a joint <a href=\"https:\/\/culinaryinstitute.hawaii.edu\/\">workforce and professional development program<\/a> to enhance the skills of chefs and aspiring foodservice and hospitality professionals.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"blocklink\">Related story: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/04\/16\/cia-training-chefs-at-cip\/ \">Culinary Institute of America training chefs at Culinary Institute of the Pacific<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/culinaryinstitute.hawaii.edu\/\">Applications are now open<\/a> for the first two cohorts starting this fall. <abbr>CIA<\/abbr> is widely recognized as the world premiere culinary school with a primary campus in Hyde Park, New York, and branch campuses in St. Helena and Napa, California; San Antonio, Texas; and Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration was announced on June 27 at the <abbr>CIP<\/abbr> Diamond Head campus, attended by <abbr>CIA<\/abbr> leadership, state lawmakers and industry leaders.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This initiative marks a pivotal moment in creating a world-class culinary institute in <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>,&rdquo; said Roy Yamaguchi, chef and <abbr>CIP<\/abbr> director, who is also a CIA alumnus. &ldquo;We are excited to collaborate with CIA to create a workforce development program that is uniquely rooted in our cuisine and culture.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2>Specialized classes for industry professionals<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kapiolani-cip-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"person fixing food\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-195789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kapiolani-cip-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kapiolani-cip-1-130x73.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kapiolani-cip-1.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The program offers five-day culinary intensives focusing on <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>-sourced ingredients, plant-forward cooking, and contemporary techniques, starting with \u02bb\u0100ina-based Mediterranean Cooking and Pacific Rim Plant Forward Cooking this fall. Participants will earn certificates from both <abbr>CIA<\/abbr> and <abbr>CIP<\/abbr>, including continuing education hours and a digital badge. <abbr>CIA<\/abbr> plans to offer a total of 24 cohorts of the <abbr>CIA<\/abbr>-supported curriculum over the course of three years.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our collaboration with <abbr>CIP<\/abbr> represents a significant investment in <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>&#8216;s culinary future,&rdquo; said Michiel Bakker, <abbr>CIA<\/abbr> president-elect. &ldquo;We bring a track record of culinary excellence around the world, having established successful institutions in regions that have seen transformative economic growth.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2>Full-scholarships and continued support<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_199970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-199970\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kcc-cip-cia-partnership-group-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"four people smiling\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-199970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kcc-cip-cia-partnership-group-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kcc-cip-cia-partnership-group-1-130x73.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kcc-cip-cia-partnership-group-1.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-199970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span aria-label=\"Kapiolani\">Kapi&#699;olani<\/span> <abbr>CC<\/abbr> Chancellor Misaki Takabayashi, Gov. Josh Green, Chef Roy Yamaguchi and CIA President-Elect Michiel Bakker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Gov. Josh Green and state leaders highlighted the importance of this collaboration for <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>&#8216;s tourism and hospitality industry. The state secured $2 million in funding through <abbr title=\"Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism\">DBEDT<\/abbr> for the <abbr>CIP<\/abbr> x <abbr>CIA<\/abbr> collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;By investing in their employees\u2019 future, restaurant and hospitality employers can capitalize on this opportunity to retain and train key staff, incentivize employee retention, motivate talent, and provide  opportunities for growth and promotion,&rdquo; said Yamaguchi.<\/p>\n<p>The <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> Tourism Authority is offering full scholarships for 32 industry professionals to join the first two cohorts this September. Applications are open until August 1.<\/p>\n<h2>Top chefs showcased<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_200058\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-200058\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kcc-mali-robynne-cip-event-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Robynne Mali\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-200058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kcc-mali-robynne-cip-event-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kcc-mali-robynne-cip-event-130x73.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kcc-mali-robynne-cip-event.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-200058\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span aria-label=\"Kapiolani\">Kapi&#699;olani<\/span> <abbr>CC<\/abbr> culinary alumna and chef Robynne <span aria-label=\"Maii\">Mai&#699;i<\/span> at <abbr>CIA<\/abbr> x <abbr>CIP<\/abbr> reception.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Following the announcement, invited guests enjoyed a private reception with renowned chef alumni from both institutions. <abbr>CIA<\/abbr> graduates Ki Chung, Michelle Karr-Ueoka, Andrew Le, Mark Noguchi, Thomas Wong and Roy Yamaguchi joined <span aria-label=\"Kapiolani\">Kapi&#699;olani<\/span> <abbr>CC<\/abbr> alumni Keaka Lee, Robynne <span aria-label=\"Maii\">Mai&#699;i<\/span>, Jason Peel and Alan Wong to celebrate.<\/p>\n<p>In November, the <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> Ag &#38; Culinary Alliance will host Global Culinary Finesse at the <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> Food &#38; Wine Festival to support <abbr>CIP<\/abbr> and its collaboration with <abbr>CIA<\/abbr>.<\/p>\n<p>Phase II construction of <abbr>CIP<\/abbr>, featuring a signature restaurant, auditorium, additional parking, outdoor lab, gardens and a creative center, is expected to be completed in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>For more, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/culinaryinstitute.hawaii.edu\/\"><abbr>CIP<\/abbr> x <abbr>CIA<\/abbr> Workforce Development Program website<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid css=&#8221;&#8221; grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1719986416990-6b95baa2-6567-9&#8243; include=&#8221;200198,200197,200196,200058,199970,70571&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The program begins this fall launching a multi-year collaboration to invest in <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>\u2019s culinary future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,12],"tags":[377,181,63,71,56,603],"class_list":["post-199971","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academic-news","category-video","tag-culinary-arts-program","tag-culinary-institute-of-the-pacific","tag-kapiolani-community-college","tag-uh-community-colleges","tag-video-2","tag-workforce-development","entry","has-media"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199971","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=199971"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199971\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":200201,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199971\/revisions\/200201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=199971"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=199971"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=199971"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}