March 2023 update - 5 New students arrive

Dear all,

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to update you on the progress of OCaaT’s  Youth Chef's Training Scheme

Our 5 new students started training on 7th March 2023. The course got off to a great start with the students learning key culinary words and how to make 4 basic stocks. Their enthusiasm is a delight for a teacher!

Since our last update, we've achieved some incredible milestones that we'd like to share with you:

  • We have successfully trained 4 more young chefs, with an impressive 100% job placement rate in the hospitality industry. These young adults are now able to support themselves and their families, thanks to the valuable skills they've learned.

  • We've expanded our program to include culinary classes, allowing young chefs to experiment with different cooking techniques and flavors, and discover their own unique style.

  • We produced a 400 + recipe and skills ‘Course Support Book’ covering everything we do during the course

  • We have been approached by 4 highly rated restaurants to employ our trainees at the end of the course. Offering fair salaries with excellent opportunities for promotion and working in safe and respectful environments.

  • We are working closely with Skills 4 Life Foundation and are delighted to include four of their students in our current March 2023 course.  

  • Two of our talented graduates will return to train our new students in professional plate decoration and a bread baking day.

As we move forward, we remain committed to helping even more young adults unlock their potential and achieve their dreams. Your continued support will make all the difference.

Thank you again for everything you do. We'll keep you updated on our progress and look forward to sharing more success stories with you soon.