Culinary Arts Professional (UPO)
Learn how to prepare, present, serve, and manage food — and get the skills to pass the certified food protection manager exam. This program is 12 weeks long, M-F, 11am - 5pm. UPO courses offer a minimum $900 attendance stipend. Some trainings may offer DOES pay, tokens for transportation, and access to UPO resources like housing and daycare.
Position/Opportunity: Culinary Arts Professional (UPO)
Requirements:
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- Must be 18+ years of age, have a DC ID, Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, HS Diploma or GED, Proof of Residency, and Proof of Income or Certify No Income.
- CASAS Assessment required. Can be conducted at both intake sites and during registration.
- Background check, drug test, and mental health screening.
Application Requirements:
To express interest, please email Kenny Carroll at kcarroll@upo.org, including name and program of interest. Candidate will make an appointment to enroll with a social worker. There will be a cohort starting October 2024.
Enrollment dates for FY25 are:
January 2025, April 2025, and June 2025.
