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A new partnership between Worldchefs and Scoolinary is empowering culinary careers through online courses and scholarship opportunities, enhancing accessibility to quality culinary education across the globe.

• Worldchefs has partnered with Scoolinary, enhancing accessibility to culinary education through 50+ new online courses on Worldchefs’ Approved Courses platform and a scholarship program.
• The collaboration aims to make quality culinary education more accessible globally, addressing training constraints in the hospitality industry.
• Worldchefs’ latest Education Partner, Scoolinary offers over 300 online courses, empowering professionals with hands-on learning and industry-relevant skills.

Paris│16 April 2024 – The World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) has announced a new partnership with Scoolinary, a leading online culinary education platform. This collaboration marks a significant stride towards making quality culinary education more accessible worldwide.

Partnership Highlights

Scoolinary, Worldchefs’ new Education Partner, will introduce over 50 new online courses to the Worldchefs’ Approved Courses platform, the industry directory of the best online courses and vocational training programs to start or accelerate a career in hospitality.

Scoolinary will also unveil a scholarship program exclusively available to Worldchefs’ global network of Education Partners, further fostering culinary talent and expertise.

Making Quality Culinary Education Accessible

In a landscape where culinary training faces constraints, Worldchefs is committed to democratizing culinary education. Scoolinary offers a key solution to bridge the training gap in the hospitality sector, offering a diverse array of online courses that transform culinary learning. By partnering with Scoolinary, Worldchefs reinforces its dedication to elevating standards and empowering careers in the global hospitality industry.

As part of the partnership, Scoolinary has extended a special offer to the Worldchefs community. For a limited time, Worldchefs’ international network can benefit from a 50% discount* on Scoolinary’s annual membership.

Advancing Continuous Learning in Hospitality

The partnership between Worldchefs and Scoolinary underscores the importance of continuous learning in the hospitality industry. By leveraging technology and innovative teaching methods, both organizations aim to address the industry’s challenges, including high turnover and a shortage of qualified professionals. Through accessible, high-quality education, they seek to enhance productivity, competitiveness, and talent retention in the culinary landscape.

“As Worldchefs continues its mission to promote excellence in culinary education worldwide, we are delighted to announce our partnership with Scoolinary,” said John Clancy, Worldchefs Education Director. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing accessible and high-quality training opportunities for culinary professionals everywhere. Through Scoolinary’s diverse range of online courses, chefs at all levels can enhance their skills and advance their careers, contributing to the growth and innovation of the hospitality industry.”

About Scoolinary

Scoolinary pioneers the culinary education revolution with its comprehensive platform offering more than 300 online courses. These courses, led by world-renowned chefs and experts, cover various culinary disciplines such as Cooking, Pastry and Confectionery, Bakery and Pastries, Cocktails, Sommelier, Barista, and Nutrition. With a focus on flexibility and hands-on learning, Scoolinary equips professionals with the skills needed to excel in the dynamic hospitality sector.

Lorena Hidalgo, spokesperson for Scoolinary, commented, “We are thrilled to partner with Worldchefs in our mission to democratize culinary education. Together, we aim to empower individuals worldwide with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the culinary industry.”

About Worldchefs

The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a federation made up of 110 national chef associations. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries years of history since its founding in 1928 at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier.

Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.

Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:

• Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculum, and the world’s first Global Culinary Certification recognizing on-the-job skillsin hospitality;
• Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the world through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
• Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
• Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.

For media inquiries or more information about the partnership, please contact Olivia Ruszczyk at [email protected] and Lorena Hidalgo at [email protected].

*The 50% off code will automatically apply at checkout. Membership prices vary depending on location (US, Europe, etc.).

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Worldchefs has welcomed six new Education Partners representing culinary training excellence in Bulgaria, Canada, Spain, Pakistan, India, and the Dominican Republic.

• Worldchefs has announced the addition of six culinary education institutions representing excellence in culinary training across the globe as part of the celebrated Quality Culinary Education Program. Bulgaria’s HRC Culinary Academy, Canada’s Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Spain’s Be Chef Pastry School, Pakistan’s Superior University of Culinary Arts, India’s Superior University School of Culinary Arts and Food Consulate, and the Dominican Republic’s Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra have joined Worldchefs as Education Partners. 
• Accepted as a Worldchefs Recognized Schools, each Education Partner fulfills the criteria for the Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program. Launched in 2010, the landmark Recognition of Quality Culinary Education officially recognizes educational institutions committed to the highest standards in culinary education.
• To explore all Worldchefs Education Partners, visit worldchefs.org/education-partner. 

Paris, 21 of August 2023 – Worldchefs has announced the addition of six culinary education institutions from across the globe as part of the celebrated Quality Culinary Education Program. HRC Culinary Academy, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Be Chef Pastry School, Superior University of Culinary Arts, Superior University School of Culinary Arts and Food Consulate, and Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra have joined Worldchefs as Education Partners. The partnership unites their staff, students, and alumni with an international network of hospitality professionals charting the future of culinary education and training.

Accepted as Worldchefs Recognized Schools, each Education Partner fulfills the criteria for the Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program. Launched in 2010, the landmark Recognition of Quality Culinary Education officially recognizes educational institutions committed to the highest standards in culinary education. Recognized Schools represent excellence in culinary education on a global scale. 

HRC CUlinary academy

Founded in 2007, HRC Culinary Academy has trained over 800 students through its 2-year Culinary Arts course and a comprehensive 3-semester program in Hospitality Innovation and Management. With an affordable, high-quality culinary education and cutting-edge facilities in Bulgaria’s capital city of Sofia, students have access to state-of-the-art kitchen labs, a demo theatre, and the signature teaching restaurant Talents, all complemented by the campus hotel, Kitchen 59, offering student rooms with a vibrant ambiance and the exclusive luxury of a rooftop swimming pool. The program presents students with the opportunity to study abroad, with paid internships in the USA and elsewhere, averaging USD 2,500 per month. Accredited by the American Culinary Federation and the World Association of Chefs’ Societies, the Academy’s diploma provides a job placement guarantee within 6 months of graduation. The HRC Academy Foundation supports students through a robust scholarship program, welcoming applications from aspiring individuals across the globe year-round. Discover student and alumni testimonials here.

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology’s (NAIT) Department of Culinary Arts and Professional Food Studies has been providing skilled graduates to the hospitality industry for more than 40 years. More than 500 students a year through its full-time and apprenticeship programs. The Hokanson Chef in Residence program provides NAIT students with the rare opportunity to learn first-hand from some of the best chefs in the world. The school’s training restaurant, Ernest’s Dining Room at NAIT, has been voted one of Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants. NAIT’s newest research facility will focus on the polytechnic’s long-standing expertise in culinary arts, with six high-tech kitchen stations to advance food product research and development.

BE chef pastry school

Be Chef Pastry School, provides a practical course in pastry arts, just 20 minutes from the center of Barcelona. Be Chef’s one-month intensive program is designed to propel individuals into the realm of professional pastry or enhance culinary expertise. Pastry Masters provide foundational training through hands-on sessions and a small class size of 10 students for personalized attention. The course also provides post-training access to the school’s online platform, featuring 120 hours of instructional pastry video content, ensuring continuous learning. Prospective students can arrange to visit the school’s facilities and personally meet the chef instructors, or organize a video call.

superior university

Superior University’s School of Culinary Arts in Punjab, Pakistan offers specialized courses for a rewarding and fulfilling experience in food connoisseurship. Tailored to meet the rising demands of the contemporary culinary and hospitality industry, the School’s programs are informed by a commitment to forward Pakistan’s cultural and economic position. Offering beginner to expert-level courses, students of the School of Culinary Arts are trained and taught by internationally acclaimed chefs through practice sessions, demonstrations, and theoretical courses. Learn more about their BS Culinary Arts Management, 12-week Diploma in Culinary Arts, and Certification programs here.

food consulate

Food Consulate – Academy for Excellence in Baking Science and Pastry Arts was established in 2015, and quickly earned recognition as an Authorized Center for City & Guilds, delivering a Diploma Program in Baking & Patisserie. Food Consulate is also an affiliated training partner of the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council, supported by the Indian government’s Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Ministry of Tourism. Beyond its Diploma Program, the Academy extends its expertise to entrepreneurs and F&B professionals, offering international curriculum-based programs in a state-of-the-art kitchen with chef instructors from around the globe. Striving for continuous improvement, the Academy aims to position India as a prominent destination for mastering bakery science and pastry arts. Learn more about the Food Consultate’s courses here.

pontificia universidad catolica madre y maestra

Dominican Republic’s Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Técnico Superior Artes (TEP) Culinarias program delves into the expansive realm of gastronomy, providing training not only in the technical aspects of food preparation but also in its aesthetic, artistic, and cultural dimensions. This includes integrating health, nutrition, and entrepreneurship, allowing for the creation of innovative and creative culinary concepts that cater to the evolving demands of the professional landscape. Students receive the tools and expertise to amplify their skills and capabilities, empowering them to forge their own unique path. Upon program completion, graduates are conferred a degree by PUCMM and accredited by MESCYT, with the possibility of credit transfer for further academic pursuits. The program boasts a high demand within the industry, ensuring swift integration into the job market. Notably, 90% of TEP graduates find quality employment upon program completion.

“Worldchefs is proud to welcome this new group of outstanding training institutions to our international network.” says John Clancy, Worldchefs Education Director. “Together we share a vision for the future leaders of the industry, promoting a holistic F&B industry through the sharing of heritage cuisine, globally relevant skills, business acumen, and international standards.”

To explore all Worldchefs Education Partners, visit worldchefs.org/education-partner. 

Cover photo: Student from Culinary Arts at Superior University celebrates 2 Gold and 4 Silver Medals at the prestigious Pakistan International Culinary Championship (PICC).

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