[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spring may be struggling to appear but our new Culinary Workforce Training Program participants are in full bloom. The third cohort welcomes…
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NMEP and the Internet of Things (IoT) Ramps up for the Summer
No More Empty Pots was awarded a $10,000 grant from CISCO, a global IT and networking company, to implement programming that focused on STEM activities. The program will introduce Internet…
Continue readingProject Localize Comes to Life Through Artwork
Project Localize in Omaha is an educational program that helps classrooms identify and promote sustainable economic, cultural and social progress in their communities. We work with schools to engage students…
Continue readingKasandra Completes Culinary Skills Training With Ease
After eight weeks of training and deliciously prepared chef’s table lunches, Kasandra has successfully completed the culinary skills portion of the workforce training program. From soups, to steaks, to…
Continue readingPerks of the NMEP Shared-Use Kitchens
If you’re a local food entrepreneur looking to grow your business, consider renting one of our two state of the art commercial kitchens at the Food Hub in Florence. We…
Continue readingKasandra Grows During the Culinary Workforce Training Program
The culinary portion of the CWTP is almost complete. With six weeks under her belt, Kasandra is preparing for her upcoming restaurant week. The final skill to learn is cooking…
Continue readingPrep Your Garden for Springtime Success
Springtime is quickly approaching and the 2018 season of the Florence Community Garden is almost here. Whether you have a green thumb or have never gardened before, there are simple…
Continue readingDig It! Program Prepares You For Spring
Throughout the winter season, No More Empty Pots and the Florence Community Garden will partner with Florence Public Library and other community partners to bring educational programming to the community…
Continue readingWhole Foods Market Sprouts NMEP Seed Fund
Thank you for supporting No More Empty Pots on Community Giving Day at Whole Foods Market. The frigid weather didn’t stop you from coming out and helping the cause on…
Continue readingCulinary Workforce Training Program is Back in Action
[huge_it_gallery id=”5″] This January the Culinary Workforce Training Program welcomed two new participants, Kassandra and Michael. The participants will undergo 15 weeks of training including culinary skills, career development and…
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