This week, we're sharing Cohort 14's story online as they transition from our training kitchen into professional internships. Now we want to invite you to celebrate this milestone with us in person.

You're invited to Cohort 14's Graduation Ceremony

Friday, December 5th
2 p.m.
Wolfe Street Center, 1015 S. Louisiana, Little Rock

After 12 weeks of intensive training, five individuals are ready to receive their certificates and chef knives, then step fully into their culinary careers. This ceremony marks not just the end of their classroom education, but the beginning of their professional journeys.

Come witness transformation.
These graduates have mastered knife skills, earned food safety certifications, prepared countless meals, and proven they have what it takes to succeed in the culinary industry. Many have overcome incredible barriers—homelessness, incarceration, long-term unemployment—to reach this moment.

Your presence at graduation shows them that our entire community believes in their success.
Please RSVP above by reserving your free ticket.

Whether you've supported Food Jobs Work for years or are just learning about our mission, we'd be honored to have you there. See firsthand the impact of workforce development done right.

Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served (prepared by our graduates, of course).

We hope to see you Friday,
Christie Ison
Executive Director

P.S. Can't attend but want to support these graduates? Your Giving Tuesday gift still makes a difference! Give at the button above.

Food Jobs Work - Cohort 14 Graduation