Goodie Group (GG)
IS A STEAM FOCUSED PROGRAM
S ➞ explore the science of culinary creations in the hospitality industry!
T ➞ turn up the heat with cutting-edge tech while fostering teamwork!
E ➞ bake with the precision of an engineer to empower young individuals to become entrepreneurs!
A ➞ cooking is an art form – create your masterpiece as an individual!
M ➞ delicious recipes + math = culinary magic that can change communities!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Goodie Group (GG) was conceived to help young adults build service/trade skills that will allow them to obtain skilled service positions or create businesses of their own in the hospitality and/or culinary arts industry. GG strives to meet the academic, social, and cultural needs of young people in underserved communities through the skill-based training program, entrepreneurship training, and business development it offers. In doing so, we also aim to promote healthier eating choices.
FALL PROGRAM – 8 WKS. / 6 MTHS.
Starts October 23, 2023 ❙ Ends March 29, 2024
Open Enrollment begins on September 18, 2023
PROGRAM LOCATIONS:
• Long Beach - MLK Center, 615 Riverside Blvd., Long Beach, NY
• SouthEast Jamaica - Bright Start Early Learning Academy, 108-10 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY
• East Harlem - Church of Resurrection, 325 E. 101 Street, NY, NY
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS:
• 16-24 years of age
• Low income
• Interest in culinary & pastry arts
KEY ACTIVITIES:
• Develop a business plan
• Create an original recipe
• Contribute to custom recipe book
GG provides culinary and pastry arts programs for young girls and adults (16-24 years old) with a complete curriculum, including:
PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS TRAINING
FINANCIAL LITERACY
DIGITAL DESIGN
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
NUTRITION AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY LITERACY
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CERTIFICATIONS RECEIVED: CPR | First Aid | Food Handler
The need for representation in the culinary arts industry is highlighted by these statistics:
• The most common race/ethnicity for Chefs and head cooks is White.
• Women of color represent less than 7% of all chefs and head cooks in the US.
• Only 17% of restaurant owners are women.
STRATEGIC PROGRAM PARTNERS
