{"id":238003,"date":"2026-07-29T10:07:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T20:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=238003"},"modified":"2026-07-29T11:03:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T21:03:16","slug":"cip-advanced-butchery-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2026\/07\/29\/cip-advanced-butchery-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship-supported advanced butchery training at Culinary Institute of the Pacific"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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The Culinary Institute of the Pacific<\/a> (CIP<\/abbr>) at Kapiʻolani<\/span> Community College has opened applications for two advanced culinary courses focused on whole-animal butchery, smoking, curing and sausage making. The first-of-its-kind training is part of a Workforce Development Program partnership with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA<\/abbr>).<\/p>\n

Applications are open through August 21. To learn more or apply, visit culinaryinstitute.hawaii.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

These five-day, hands-on training sessions are offered at CIP<\/abbr>, and were developed specifically for Hawaiʻi<\/span>\u2019s culinary industry using ingredients and resources available in the state. Full tuition scholarships are available to help upskill Hawaiʻi<\/span>\u2019s culinary professionals without leaving the islands.<\/p>\n

Hawaiʻi<\/span> is home to incredible culinary talent, and our goal is to expand opportunities for chefs to continue learning and growing without leaving the islands,” said Grant Itomitsu, Kapiʻolani<\/span> CC<\/abbr> Culinary Arts Department chair. “By bringing nationally recognized instructors together with our local culinary community, we\u2019re giving chefs the advanced skills to grow their careers and strengthen their kitchens. This program helps advance more sustainable and ethical practices while shaping the future of regional cuisine.”<\/p>\n

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Cohort 23: Butchery & Whole Animal Utilization (Part 1)<\/strong><\/p>\n