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Johnson & Wales University

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If you are seeking a career as a food service manager, the best training background can open doors to many top-tier opportunities. That training begins in college and should include internship opportunities, concentration specializations and the ability to work abroad, if desired. Institutions with such training exist throughout the country; it is possible to look at colleges in Chicago Illinois or Los Angeles, California. One such school offering a degree path for the best and brightest gourmand students is Johnson & Wales University, a Providence, R.I., university with campuses in Charlotte, Denver and the Miami metropolitan area. High school students can prepare for a Johnson & Wales University education by working with their guidance counselors and meeting JWU guidelines and deadlines.

History

JWU was founded in 1914 and is a private, accredited university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in hospitality, culinary arts, business, technology and education. The school has grown from one campus with a handful of students to four campuses with more than 17,000 students enrolled. The university offers a high-end education for the food service industry and works with students to develop a personalized career path to success.

Making Application

Attending JWU is possible for high school students, with the university weighing the student's college application and transcripts when considering admission. There is no charge to submit an application, and there is no deadline. However, high school students desiring admission should apply as soon as possible to meet their desired start date.

Prospective JWU students will apply online by first establishing an account with the university. You can save your application at any time even if it isn't complete, coming back to it later if you desire to update your information.
Students are advised to submit their pertinent transcripts as soon as possible. The university awards scholarship based on a number of factors including your academic achievement, your work experience as well as your participation in clubs and organizations.

Financial Aid

To enjoy the best possible financial aid opportunities, high school students should complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA to determine financial need. You need to get this form in by March 1 to ensure that you receive the maximum amount of aid possible.
JWU is committed to easing the financial burden of tuition by offering millions of dollars in scholarships annually. For the 2012-13 academic year, the college has estimated its institutional aid to students at $143 million.

Students desiring to assemble a budget can use the university net price calculator to estimate and plan for their educational costs. Separate calculators have been designed for each campus, therefore choose the right one for an accurate number.

Courses

The JWU culinary arts program offers two associate degrees -- Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts. Its Bachelor of Science degree is for Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts and Food Service Management, Culinary Nutrition, Food Service Entrepreneurship or Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management. The Providence campus offers each degree opportunity with the other three campuses offering a more limited number of degrees.

Students will take a variety of courses including core courses covering food science, culture and food, food in film and literature, food service financial systems and supervision for food service professionals. Major courses will vary and may include subjects such as neo-classic desserts, wedding cake design, decorative breads and sugar artistry.

Engaged Alumni

JWU graduates take on a variety of jobs upon graduation. Its alumni is very supportive and includes several household names. For instance, Tyler Florence is a JWU grad and is the chef and television host of various Food Network shows. Michelle Bernstein is another JWU alumni that has made it big. Bernstein is an expert in Latin-style cooking and is a James Beard Foundation-awarded chef. Other notable alumni include Anna Olson of Food Network Canada, nightclub owner Amy Sacco and celebrity chef Graham Elliot.

Sources
Johnson & Wales University: Financial Aid -- http://www.jwu.edu/financialaid/
Johnson & Wales University: Net Price Calculator -- https://jwu-providence.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Kelly Watson is a professional blogger that writes on a variety of topics including San Francisco restaurants. She writes for Restaurants.com, a leading directory of local restaurants.

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