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January 2010 Luzerne County Community College is offering new certificate programs in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Business Management in Wayne County. The new credit programs prepare graduates for direct entry into the industry as well as offer those presently working in the field with opportunities to upgrade their skills and advance their careers. Classes will be held at Western Wayne High School and Wallenpaupack Area High School. According to data reported by the Pocono Workforce Investment Board in spring 2009, a total of 321 establishments provide 4,763 jobs in the hospitality, tourism and recreation industry in Wayne and Pike Counties and the number of jobs is estimated to grow 8.3% by 2014.
Jennifer Porter, director of workforce initiatives for Workforce Wayne, notes that local employers are in favor of the new course offerings. “This is a wonderful opportunity for Wayne County,” says Anthony Manzione, director of human resources for Woodloch Pines, Inc. “Until now, people have had to travel outside of the county to earn a certificate in Culinary Arts. Now it will be offered right here in our backyard and the convenience will allow current employees working in the culinary field to further their education,” Manzione adds. “We are excited about our partnership with Workforce Wayne in this new culinary education program for folks in Wayne County,” says Lenny Tasselmyer of Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts. He adds, “Our resorts have a long history in the county and we are proud to give something back to support our local community. We will also encourage our culinary team to take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program to enroll, learn and enhance their skills.” LCCC will hold a Culinary Information Night at Western Wayne High School on Tuesday, January 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. College representatives will be available to provide information about course offerings, tuition costs, financial aid, educational opportunities and admission procedures. The Culinary information Night is free and open to the public. The College will offer two culinary classes in Wayne County for the spring 2010 semester. Food Sanitation and Safety will be offered on Monday evenings and Soup and Salad Analysis/Production will be offered on Tuesday evenings, at Western Wayne High School, utilizing the school’s renovated, commercial-grade kitchen facilities. Classes for the spring semester will begin on Tuesday, January 19 and continue through the first week of May. For more information, call LCCC at 740-0478 or (800) 377-LCCC, extension 478.
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