NEW! Culinary Nutrition Degree
- Receive hands-on culinary training while studying the science behind nutrition and dietary management.
- Prepare for a career incorporating culinary nutrition techniques throughout the food service industry.
- Learn to utilize food as a means of therapy to improve wellness.
Culinary Arts
The Culinary Arts program:
- Provides standards-based, hands-on training.
- Emphasizes basic professional culinary skills.
- Includes student externships throughout the program to build your experience and resume.
Baking and Pastry Arts
The Baking & Pastry Arts program:
- Study methods and techniques used throughout the baking and pastry industry.
- Develop and execute recipes for small and large production levels.
- Learn to effectively collaborate with team members to achieve success.
Food Service Management
The Food Service Management program:
- Blends principles of business and management with food service operations.
- Prepares you to manage food service operations in restaurants, schools, businesses, and healthcare facilities.
Featured CIV Videos
Look What's Cookin'! View the videos below to see our Chef-Instructors in action!
Tuna Shashimi
Soft-Shell Crabs
Cooking Lamb
Saveon Dessert
Carmel Sauce
High School Scholarship Opportunities
High School Senior Open House 10/22/2017
11AM-2PM - Newport News and Norfolk Locations. Housing Tour Available at 10AM
Scholarship Deadlines:
Friday, December 9, 2016 EARLY ACTION SCHOLARSHIP
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 DECATHLON APPLICATION
Friday, May 12, 2017 HEAD-START SCHOLARSHIP
When Did You Know...
That Culinary Arts Was Your Passion?
Earn Your Associate’s Degree in less than 15 Months through our Year-round Schedule
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