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Youth Culinary Apprenticeship

DOL Registered Apprenticeship - Indiana. 144 hours classroom + OJT. RAPIDS Program: 2025-IN-132301.

8 weeksin-person
Duration
8 weeks
Clock Hours
200 hrs
Format
in-person
Schedule
200 hours
Credential
ServSafe Food Handler

Program Overview

DOL Registered Apprenticeship - Indiana. 144 hours classroom + OJT. RAPIDS Program: 2025-IN-132301.

What You'll Achieve

  • Prep Cook
  • Line Cook
  • Food Service Worker
  • Kitchen Assistant

What You'll Learn

  • Basic cooking techniques
  • Food safety
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Recipe reading
  • Teamwork
  • Time management

🎓 Credentials You'll Earn

📜

Certificate of Completion

Issued by Elevate for Humanity upon successful program completion

Industry Certification

ServSafe Food Handler

Third-party certification recognized by employers nationwide

What Happens After Completion?

  • Career services support and job placement assistance
  • Access to employer partner network
  • Pathway to advanced certifications and career growth

What You'll Learn

Training Curriculum:

1.Basic cooking techniques
2.Food safety
3.Kitchen sanitation
4.Recipe reading
5.Teamwork
6.Time management

Why This Program

8 weeks program

200 training hours

Earn: ServSafe Food Handler

Salary range: $24,000-$35,000/year

Funding: WIOA, Payment Plans

What Unlocks After Enrollment

Payment secures your enrollment. Training access unlocks after approval and shop assignment.

1Application submitted
2Payment received (if self-pay)
Shop assignment
Compliance approval
🔒Training access (unlocks after approval)

How to Enroll

1
Apply Online
Submit the short application so we can match you to the right path.
2
Advisor Outreach
We contact you to confirm goals, eligibility, and next steps.
3
WorkOne Appointment
We guide you to schedule and prepare for the funding appointment (if applicable).
4
Onboarding
Upload required documents and complete orientation.
5
Start Training
Begin class and track progress through your dashboard.

Who This Is For

  • {"Ages 16-24","Enrolled in school or GED program"}

Funding Options

  • $WIOA
  • $Payment Plans

Career Services

Get support finding employment after completing Youth Culinary Apprenticeship

What Happens After Completion?

Career Services

Resume review, interview prep, and job search assistance from our career services team.

Employer Connections

Direct introductions to hiring employers in our partner network actively seeking graduates.

Career Advancement

Pathways to advanced certifications, specializations, and leadership roles in your field.

Ready to Get Started?

Apply now and we will guide you step-by-step through the enrollment process.