Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation Center (CHI)
Strategic Location/AccessCHI's strategic location and access to public transportation is vital for its success, as it provides optimal opportunity for low-income residents to access job training that leads directly to employment in a growing sector offering career pathways for all individuals of all ages and backgrounds. At the same time, the location near downtown (jobs within 2.5 miles of CHI) promotes employer engagement in development of training programs as well as access to a pool of well-trained prospective employees. Job Training Program QualityGreenville Technical College has a well-established track record of meeting the needs of adult learners across the educational spectrum, from those with personal challenges such as a criminal record, to single parents juggling family and work responsibilities while trying to take advantage of educational opportunity. Greenville Technical College has a well-developed short-term job training model, Quick Jobs with a Future, which has proven to be very successful in training and placing adults in employment (80% job placement rate in 2018). Affordability & Training CostsAs part of the college mission to serve all residents of Greenville County, Greenville Technical College strives to make job training and education affordable. Greenville Technical College works closely with SC Works, the local federally-funded workforce development board, to access federal funds. Training at CHI is available at no cost or low cost to students through this partnership. Greenville Technical College's Workforce Pathways Scholarships are also available to students in job training and academic credit programs. Career & Educational PathwaysCHI provides pathways for job training participants to continue their career and educational journey beyond short-term training. Currently, the culinary and hospitality fields are growing across the county, region, and state. Beyond plentiful job openings, these industries provide an on-ramp to the workforce from entry level positions to higher paying management jobs. Greenville Technical College designed short-term programs at CHI to help move students forward to higher levels of educational attainment through stackable credentials. CHI supplements Greenville Technical College's existing associate degree culinary program through the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas at the Northwest Campus in Berea. The culinary program attained an 80% job placement rate (100% placement in Baking and Pastry Arts) for the 2016-2017 academic year. Please visit www.CHIgreenville.com to learn about everything CHI has to offer! The West Greenville Community The Culinary and Hospitality Industry Goals
Offerings Quick Jobs - Short-term job training for culinary and hospitality industryExamples of Quick Jobs courses include: Personal Interest CoursesSample courses on the menu include: Culinary Training for Business and IndustrySample courses on the menu include: AdventureTECH Culinary Summer CampsCHI will offer summer camps for high school students and graduates and special training for West Greenville School students. Small Business Start-Up Incubator SpaceMore details coming soon. Event Rental SpaceMore details coming soon. Opportunity for Investment Partners
Press Coverage 9/29/20: Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation Center Opening |