Olson Communications has awarded several teachers to date and contributed to select community programs around the city. 2010 winner Laurette Stefani, chef/instructor at Robert Morris University’s Chicago campus, enjoyed an educational immersion in northern California foodways that included visits to Napa Valley growers, vintners and cheesemakers; farmers’ markets and cooperatives; and some of the nation’s highest-rated restaurants.
Through Olson Communications’ Chefs of Tomorrow™ grant program, foodservice instructors at Chicago-based schools may apply the grant toward such activities as conducting research for a book or master’s thesis, attending a hands-on workshop, embarking on a culinary tour abroad, or learning how to use computer applications more effectively in education delivery. In all cases, the professional-development activity must ultimately benefit student learning.
All who teach culinary, pastry and baking arts at accredited degree- or certificate-granting high schools and postsecondary schools (public and private) within Chicago’s city limits are eligible to apply for a Chefs of Tomorrow™ grant. Deadline to submit applications and supporting documents for 2011 is March 21, with awards announced in May. For an application or more information, contact Olson Communications at (312) 280-4573 or rachelt@olsoncom.com.
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