Recipes for Success
Meet Johnny
The youngest of four children, Johnny grew up in a subsidized housing project in Orlando. His parents weren’t around ...
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New opportunities for Elvin
Elvin loves to be around people.
In his hometown of Ponce, Puerto Rico, he worked in hospitality for 20 years.
But “I...
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Celebrating Culinary Training Success
A Reason to Celebrate!
Graduation day is one of the best days at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. It ma...
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Meet LeMorris
He spent much of his adult life working for a lawn care service, but cooking is in his blood. His grandfather ran a smokehouse and his father cooked in the Air Force.
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Aaron Sanchez's Three Essential Tools to Succeed
“There are three essential tools to succeed in this industry,” explained Sanchez. “You need a mentor, structure and accountability – both for your actions and for being part of a team.”
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Meet Johima
“It’s been very hard work, but it feels good at the same time,” she says. “I go to work every day and do whatever it takes.”
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Meet Rachel
“I’ve never been so blessed to have an opportunity like this program,” said Rachel. “What the future holds is unknown, but the sky is the limit.”
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Meet Rachelle
"I've never finished what I started before. I’ve always given up on myself when things got tough," explained Rachelle. "This time it's different."
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Sweet Success
"I learn something new every day. That's what I love most about working in pastry."
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