Growing Futures

PHILLIPS Growing Futures: A CTE Career Pathway for Culinary Arts and Agri-Enterprise

PHILLIPS Growing Futures is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career Pathway program that prepares students for careers in the growing fields of Culinary Arts and Agri-Enterprise. With hands-on training, certifications, and real-world applications, students graduate ready to succeed in these high-demand industries.

Program Components

Culinary Arts Pathway

The Culinary Arts Pathway provides:

  • Comprehensive Training: Students gain skills in cooking techniques, food preparation, and hospitality management.

  • Certifications: Achieve industry-recognized credentials such as ServSafe® Food Handler and the ProStart® Certificate of Achievement to stand out in the job market.

  • Hands-On Experience: Through work in our commercial kitchen, students prepare meals and participate in catering events to gain practical experience.

Agri-Enterprise Pathway

The Agri-Enterprise Pathway focuses on:

  • Sustainable Farming Practices: Students learn about hydroponics, vertical farming, and crop cultivation in our indoor lab and outdoor farm.

  • Agribusiness Skills: Students explore marketing, entrepreneurship, and resource management.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Students benefit from access to cutting-edge resources, including:

  • A hydroponics lab for year-round indoor farming.

  • A fully equipped commercial kitchen for culinary training.

Career-Ready Skills

Growing Futures equips students with the tools they need to excel, including:

  • Real-world experience through farm-to-table projects.

  • Positive work habits, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.

  • Industry-recognized certifications that enhance career opportunities in both fields.

Person wearing gloves trimming plants under purple LED grow lights in an indoor vertical garden.

Growing Futures students:

  • Earn ServeSAFE certification

  • Build technical and academic skills required for employment in the food service industry.

  • Develop soft work skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving

  • Participate in internships with local employers

  • Receive mentoring & support in job placement.