Feeding the Future Job Readiness Training Program

So proud of our 10th cohort graduates..
Teaching them how master food presentation is a critical step in understanding catering!

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

As a Feeding the Future graduate, I can assure you that this amazing workforce development and culinary arts training program has changed my life. I stand before you today as a product of the good faith and encouragement of professional staff members and my peers who have become my FTF family. I have been amazed at the love I have received and the knowledge that I have gained that far exceed the classroom. The opportunities that I have been given as a result of gaining food safety and workplace safety certificates from FTF are more than I could have ever imagined. After graduating from the program the career coaches were able to place me in a fulltime position at Chartwells Higher Ed as a Food Service Worker in 2022. Since being hired I have become a Cook I and now a Team Lead. I oversee 21 employees now!

“…Thank you to the teachers and staff, for this awesome experience and education. I never thought that I could be making the salary that I am making today to be able to support my family.



Litrell Johnson C/O April 2022

Our partnership with the organization A Knock At Midnight continues in two weeks. Our next class begins April 15th vs April st 2024. We added more space to allow for more participants and we have increased the age limit to 35 years old.

Classes are held Mondays-Thursdays 10am to 2pm.
The Culinary Arts Program is a , four-week immersive job-training program that guarantees employment upon successful completion. This program provides culinary art and safety training alongside workforce skills development for participants to obtain high-growth food- service careers.
Sign up now to secure your spot for free training.

Our partnership with the organization A Knock At Midnight continues in two weeks. Our next class begins April 1st 2024. Classes are held Mondays-Thursdays 10am to 2pm.
The Culinary Arts Program is a , five-week immersive job-training program that guarantees employment upon successful completion. This program provides culinary art and safety training alongside workforce skills development for participants to obtain high-growth food- service careers.
Sign up now to secure your spot for free training.

We are so excited to announce our next class starting April 1st 2024

To begin your next step toward a successful career in the Food Industry apply for the Feeding the Future Training Program. This is a free and 4 - week training program geared towards preparing you for a career in foodservice by providing you with the necessary tools to become employed in a mid-level to upper-level position in foodservice.
Our primary areas of focus include: food safety training, culinary arts skills, and job readiness training. You will have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized food sanitation management and workplace safety certifications.
What differentiates our program from typical culinary arts job training programs is participants learn about various aspects of the restaurant industry including but not limited to: customer service, networking, understanding the importance of inclusivity, pursuing economic opportunities and ultimately enhancing their earning potential through professional skill-set development in the areas of emotional intelligence, leadership and accountability.
The training program will be held Mondays through Thursdays 10am to 2pm. Classes will be held at our partners A Knock Midnight. 400 W. 76th St.

Attending the Aspen's Institute Weave Social Fabric Project. Jasmine Javonne

Check out the DCDC's Feeding the Future Job Readiness Training Program Founders tonight on 106.3 FM.. 930pm. We will be discussing the impact of the program and our fundraising event happening this Saturday Nov 11th 6pm to 10pm. Listen live at https://www.1063chicago.com/

Ran into another Feeding the Future Workforce Development program graduate! She's working at Caterpillars to Butterflies Learning Tree. So proud of her. In our training we discuss emotional intelligence which includes self management and self awareness. If you are self aware then you can therefore self manage your emotions! Our program works!

Purchase Early Bird Tickets before they sell out! https://www.feedingthefuturejrt.org/registration

I was conducting a food safety inspection at the University of Chicago, and I ran into one of our Feeding The Future graduates working full-time for Chartwells/UCHICAGO DINING . It was so refreshing to see that what we do for the community actually works. For those who have donated to our organization, I truly thank you!
For those who have thought about donating or supporting and decided not to, the proof is in the pudding. I love what we do. Seeing the results makes it all worth it.
it's never too late to support our young adults or attend our November fundraiser
https://www.feedingthefuturejrt.org/fundraiser-packet

Are you interested in helping the community? The Feeding the Future fundraiser is in full swing, and they need your help. Your donation would help us provide food service training for our next cohort. Our trainees represent economically- disadvantaged individuals in the community.
By supporting us, you'll be directly contributing to the success of our participants who, within just one year of program implementation, have graduated with enhanced professional skill sets, received nationally accredited certifications in food safety and workplace safety, and secured permanent full-time employment, all while developing invaluable traits such as emotional intelligence, leadership, and accountability.
Your donation would be showing your faith in us and helps us to guarantee that the Feeding The Future program will fulfill its mission well into the future. We are asking for monetary donations and/or food for our upcoming fundraiser. Sponsoring businesses will be showcased in Sneaker Ball event materials, social media channels, website and have the opportunity for unique venue promotions. To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, Click Here. https://www.feedingthefuturejrt.org/fundraiser-packet

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✨ Join a Legacy of Change: Our 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala Awaits! ✨

Every year, we come together not just to celebrate, but to make a difference. This year is no exception. Our gala isn't just an event; it's a beacon of hope, a testament to the power of community, and a call to action. 🌟

To potential sponsors: Your support goes beyond a single evening. It's an investment in dreams, aspirations, and the betterment of our shared future. Feel the weight of the impact you can make and the lives you can touch. 🤝

🌐 Register now and be a part of something transformative. Together, we can shape a brighter tomorrow. 💖

WORKING TOGETHER! DEDICATED TO TRAINING AND RAISING UP EMERGING LEADERS TO ENSURE GENERATIONAL SUCCESS!

Get your tickets, or sponsor us today!
https://www.feedingthefuturejrt.org/registration

Are you interested in helping the community? The Feeding the Future fundraiser is in full swing, and they need your help. Your donation would help us provide food service training for our next cohort. Our trainees represent economically- disadvantaged individuals in the community.
By supporting us, you'll be directly contributing to the success of our participants who, within just one year of program implementation, have graduated with enhanced professional skill sets, received nationally accredited certifications in food safety and workplace safety, and secured permanent full-time employment, all while developing invaluable traits such as emotional intelligence, leadership, and accountability.
Your donation would be showing your faith in us and helps us to guarantee that the Feeding The Future program will fulfill its mission well into the future. We are asking for monetary donations and/or food for our upcoming fundraiser. Sponsoring businesses will be showcased in Sneaker Ball event materials, social media channels, website and have the opportunity for unique venue promotions. To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, Click Here. https://www.feedingthefuturejrt.org/fundraiser-packet

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2023 Feeding the Future Sneaker Ball - Tickets Now Available We are so excited to be embarking on our Third year of providing high-quality food service job training to students from the Southside and greater Chicago communities. Purchase Early Bird Tickets befo

Register for our September class here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchLCEuvk5_1wxjZ-tG-IGzmk8fvUlMjWy_U8uoEsUqQwWFig/viewform

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Or sponsor a student: https://www.feedingthefuturejrt.org/fundraiser-packet

Thank you Aishia Smith !!!!!

This week, during our 4th week of training in preparation for job interviewing, we took our students shopping! I would like to thank our partnering organization . The women their really took their time to dress the FTF participants and we all enjoyed ourselves watching the fashion show. They felt confident and professional. We teach our students that dressing for success doesn't just influence outsiders – it also affects you directly. When you dress like a winner, you'll feel like a winner and have the determination to move forward with confidence. Sharp clothes can work wonders for your own attitude.

UPDATE!!!! Our students stole the show at the career fair, and all were granted jobs, but just look how amazing they look. These suits are from Calvin Klein, J Crew, and Anne Klein. They did so great in their interviews, and we are soooo proud of them. They haven't even graduated from the program yet and have already obtained employment. That's our goal! THANKS AGAIN TO OUR PARTNERS POISED FOR SUCCESS, A KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT AND UCHICAGO DINING

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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND WE HAVE CHANGED THE AGE REQUIREMENTS TO 18 TO 29 YEARS OF AGE.

We are so excited to announce our next class starting July 24th 2023. To begin your next step toward a successful career in the Food Industry apply for the Feeding the Future Training Program. This is a free and 5 - week training program geared towards preparing you for a career in foodservice by providing you with the necessary tools to become employed in a mid-level to upper-level position in foodservice.
Our primary areas of focus include: food safety training, culinary arts skills, community engagement, professional leadership development, information technology integration training and how to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. You will have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized food sanitation management and workplace safety certifications.
What differentiates our program from typical culinary arts job training programs is participants learn about various aspects of the restaurant industry including but not limited to: customer service, networking, understanding the importance of inclusivity, pursuing economic opportunities and ultimately enhancing their earning potential through professional skill-set development in the areas of emotional intelligence, leadership and accountability.
The training program will be held Mondays through Thursdays 10am to 4pm. Classes will be held at our partners A Knock Midnight and the University of Chicago.
Click here to apply.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchLCEuvk5_1wxjZ-tG-IGzmk8fvUlMjWy_U8uoEsUqQwWFig/viewform

Feeding the Future Job Readiness Training Program The Feeding the Future Food Service Training to Employment Program provides instruction in food serv