by Juwana Kujjo | Oct 25, 2021 | 2020 Annual Report, Business & Career Services
Consider it an introduction to the professional culinary world. ChefStart is a class that helps the home cook get professional accreditation needed to run a commercial kitchen. After taking the six-week ChefStart class, Jasmine Upshaw was marketable. Because she was...
by Juwana Kujjo | Aug 27, 2021 | 2020 Annual Report, Business & Career Services
“Even though you might start as the little worker doing all the little tasks you work your way up. Next thing you know, you’re the guy in charge. It feels good.” ~ Alex Last, Absolute Advantage Graduate When Alex graduated from high school, he was like many new...
by Juwana Kujjo | Jul 23, 2021 | Business & Career Services
Devon Evans joined SDC’s ChefStart program in Spring 2021. He had been operating a food truck and was interested in earning his ServSafe license. But Devon received more than that. “I was so used to doing what I have been doing my whole life and ChefStart gave me...
by Juwana Kujjo | Jul 6, 2021 | Business & Career Services
Sometimes it’s better to show than tell. That’s exactly what a group of ChefStart students did as local employers stopped by the Social Development Commission (SDC) Teutonia to taste chili from our ChefStart students. ChefStart students made chili for a...
by Juwana Kujjo | Jun 28, 2021 | Business & Career Services, SDC People
Meet the Social Development Commission (SDC)’s Absolute Advantage Program Instructor & Coordinator Robert Nunn: How long have you worked at SDC? I’ve worked at SDC for one year. What do you do at SDC? I am currently instructing the Absolute Advantage...
by Juwana Kujjo | May 11, 2021 | Business & Career Services
Traci lost her primary job during the pandemic. And her secondary job didn’t cover all the bills. Traci was in trouble. Her landlord threatened eviction. At the same time, Traci’s kids tested her patience as they adjusted to remote school. To make matters even worse,...
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