SILVER FORK PROGRAM

SILVER FORK PROGRAM INTERVIEWS

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EVENT DATE
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

LOCATION
Center on Halsted 3656 North Halsted

DESCRIPTION

 

Silver Fork is a 12-week culinary arts program at Center on Halsted featuring a blended training of culinary skills, restaurant knowledge and job readiness skills. Graduate with the knowledge, skills and assistance to start (or restart) a career in culinary arts.

Upon Completion of this program each participant will recieve the following:

•  Illinois BASSET (alcohol service) certification
•  Illinois Food Service Sanitation Manager certification
•  The chance to put your skills to work by providing catering
    at select Center on Halsted events.
•  $350 upon successful competition.
•  Job placement assistance from our Employment Specialist.

A new 12-week course begins August, 30, 2011. Classes will be held:

•  Tuesdays, 1pm - 4pm
•  Wednesdays, 1pm - 6pm
•  Thursdays, 1pm - 6pm

To learn more and to apply for the Silver Fork Program, you must attend one of two Silver Fork Orientations:

DATE: Tuesday, August 16, 2011
TIME: 1pm - 4pm
LOCATION: Center on Halsted, Hoover-Leppen Theatre

Or

DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2011
TIME: 1pm - 4pm
LOCATION: Center on Halsted, Hoover-Leppen Theatre

Individuals arriving late will NOT be considered for the program. Applications/interviews will be conducted immediately following Orientation.

Please bring the following to the Silver Fork Orientation:
1.  Photo ID  
2.  Social Security Card
3.  Proof of eligibility (documentation of income, public benefits (Link or
     SNAP), homelessness, or disability)

Eligible participants must be 18 or over, currently unemployed or meet income requirements and live in one of the following neighborhoods: Albany Park, Auburn Gresham, Austin, Brighton Park, Cicero, East Garfield Park, Englewood, Grand Boulevard, Greater Grand Crossing, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Maywood, North Lawndale, Pilsen-Little Village, Rogers Park, Roseland, South Shore, West Chicago, West Garfield Park or Woodlawn.

PRICE
FREE to anyone who meets the requirements previously stated.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information about Silver Fork, contact: Kyle Kaufman at 773.472.6469 X 441 orkkaufman@centeronhalsted.org.