The first 15-week session of the No More Empty Pots Culinary Workforce Training Program (CWTP) began on August 21st. Meet NaTeeka, Darianna and Jean, our first class of participants. These young ladies are excited about the program because it is a stepping stone in being able to have the skills to start their own food…
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Entrepreneurs Aim for Success with Business Coaching
No More Empty Pots and Wells Fargo have partnered for the second Entrepreneurship Invitational. Entrepreneurs will compete to earn up to $1,000 for their food-related business. Throughout the competition, they will have access to resources and mentorship which will support their journey to success. Business plans have been submitted and eight entrepreneurs will pitch their…
Continue readingLocal horticulture graduate completes first organic farming internship
by Susan Whitfield Blooms Organic and No More Empty Pots collaborated to launch a pilot paid organic farming internship in 2016. The goal of the pilot was to train future farmers to operate a successful commercial organic farm, learning all aspects of food crop production and marketing. The internship ran from April 2016 to 2017….
Continue readingLA Kitchen: Revealing the power of food
Recently, Susan and I traveled to Los Angeles to see culinary workforce training programs in action. The visit to LA Kitchen was fantastic! Robert Egger, staff and students were gracious hosts. It was day one for Class VI and we had the privilege to spend it with them, including my favorite – family meal! Listening to participants share their backgrounds and why they were there…
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