Culinary

​What is RYRA?

• Apprenticeship is an earn-while-you-learn program that trains entry level employees to become line cooks, kitchen managers or restaurant managers.  ​

​Apprentices participate in a competency-based program involving classroom work (e.g. related training instruction) and on-the-job training

Eligibility for ​RYRA Pre-apprenticeship ​

• Must be age 16 to 24 at time of RYRA enrollment ​

• Must be enrolled in our Culinary Pathway. Students in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Pathway complete the ProStart curriculum as a condition of enrollment in RYRA.

Goals of RYRA​ Pre-Apprenticeship​

Roles of School/CBO Partners​

• Explore: Gain awareness of career path options by exploring apprenticeships and occupations.​

• Prepare: Gain information and skills needed to succeed in apprenticeship and employment.​

• Connect: Access to employers seeking apprentices; assistance applying ​

• Support: Receive support services to address any barriers to achieving goals​

By the end of pre-apprenticeship, youth are:​

• Equipped to make an informed decision​

• Ready to succeed in an apprenticeship if they choose it!​

​RYRA Pre-Apprenticeship​ Learning Objectives​

Upon completion of the pre-apprenticeship, each youth will understand:​

1. Benefits of apprenticeship​

2. How apprenticeship works (e.g. what’s required and what to expect)​

3. How apprenticeship fits within an industry career pathway ​

4. Occupational Outlook for: Line Cook, Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager​

Various activities can accomplish objectives:​

• Career Exploration Counseling about Apprenticeship​

• Career/Industry Exploration Fair​

• Meeting with apprenticeship employer and/or apprentice​

• Workplace Tour​

• Hands-on experience

RYRA Pre-apprenticeship Enrollment Form (High School)