The Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta degree programs prepare students for professional opportunities and career success by providing a personalized, hands-on education in the classic and modern culinary arts. Students will be exposed to international culinary techniques which focus on demonstration followed by practical application. Upon completion, students will graduate with an Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts.

Few culinary arts institutions of any kind possess the prestigious reputation of Le Cordon Bleu. This internationally renowned school for the culinary arts has become synonymous with expertise, innovation, tradition, and refinement - qualities which are painstakingly nurtured by the school. Le Cordon Bleu's arrival in the United States ushers in a new educational era in culinary arts that combines classical European techniques with cutting-edge American technology and training. As a result, students will be afforded even greater opportunities to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the culinary world.

Developed in response to student interest and industry demands, the Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts will provide you with the training and expertise you need to begin your career in the culinary industry. The program is designed to be 15 months long - 12 months on campus plus a 3-month externship where you can apply your skills in a real-world environment. As part of the culinary arts program, you will learn classical cooking methods, study the nutritional and sanitary aspects of food preparation, achieve proficiency in standard techniques, experience front- and back-of-the-house operations in our on-site restaurant, be trained in procedure and organizational techniques.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, "Job openings for chefs, cooks, and food preparation workers are expected to be plentiful through 2010." And the National Restaurant Association reports that "Restaurant industry sales are projected to reach a record $426 billion in 2003."

What does all this mean for you? With a culinary arts degree, you'll have the competitive edge and expertise to get the best position possible…and we can help you do it. As part of the Career Education Corporation (CEC) network, our Career Services department can search job opportunities from a wide array of domestic and international sites to find the right employment opportunities for you.

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