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.
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.