Friday, October 8, 2004

Culinary Institute of Virginia Holds First Career Fair

Culinary Institute of Virginia Holds First Career Fair

Norfolk-based, Culinary Institute of Virginia, the School of Culinary Arts at ECPI College of Technology, held their first ever Career Fair on Wednesday, February 27th, 2008. Over 20 different local employers participated in this event with some even conducting interviews and hiring students on the spot.

NORFOLK, Va. (PRWEB) March 10, 2008

 This month, March 2008, Culinary Institute of Virginia will be graduating their first class of students from their 18-month program. Graduates will have earned their Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Science. To supplement their hands-on education, graduates will have participated in two externships during their time at Culinary Institute of Virginia in order to give them "real world" experience.

Dorothea Bovani, Director of Culinary Institute of Virginia, says, "It is our expectation that the first graduating class, as well as future graduates, are prepared to become skilled, knowledgeable, and responsible members of the workforce."

For more information about Culinary Institute of Virginia's Career Fair or other upcoming events, please visit www. chefva. com.

About ECPI College of Technology

ECPI College of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or 404-679-4500) to award Bachelor of Science, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. With campuses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, ECPI, a private college established in 1966, offers convenient classes during the day, evening, or online; graduate employment services are provided. IT certification classes are also available.

ECPI's many fields of study include: TECHNOLOGY: Biomedical Equipment Technology, Computer Electronics Engineering Technology, Information Systems, IT/Computer Programming, IT/Networking & Security Management, IT/ Web Design, Medical Imaging Equipment Technology, Simulation & Game Programming, Web Design, Wireless Communications; BUSINESS: Accounting Administration, Business Systems Administration, Criminal Justice; HEALTH SCIENCES: Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Radiography, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Surgical Technology; CULINARY: Culinary Arts. (Available programs vary by campus.)

www. ecpi. edu