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Inspiring Culinary Students to Excel

At Johnson & Wales University, our dedication to culinary excellence is built on making education a transformative experience. We want to help you excel, too — by offering our expertise, sharing resources and encouraging you to visit with your students. 

JWU students often unlock their passion for cooking in a high school classroom, where they discover the fun, creativity and camaraderie of the kitchen. That’s where they first learn to think on their feet and become problem solvers. And where they learn the importance of mentorship. 

In other words, your success fuels our success. Here are some ways we can help you, both in and out of the classroom. 

Student plating multiple plates in a culinary kitchen.

1. Plan a Visit

Students often tell us that visiting JWU solidified their decision to attend. If you are curious about our chefs, facilities and commitment to shaping the professionals who change how people eat and think about food, we want to see you on campus, too. Here’s how to set up a group visit with your students:

Book a Group Tour

JWU offers group visits at our Providence and Charlotte campuses throughout the academic year, based on availability. If you would like to request a different start time or are interested in a particular activity, let us know in the “Additional Comments” section at the bottom of the form.

Request a Group Visit

Scholarship finalists talking to JWU chef in a dining room.

2. Request a Virtual Visit & Demo

The College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT) offers two distinct presentation options that can be scheduled during the school day or for after-school evening programs:

  • Chefs to the Rescue: Food System Challenges as Opportunities for Inspiration
  • Beyond the Kitchen: Exploring JWU Food Programs and the World of Food Careers

We can also tailor the presentation to your needs. You can request a presentation by reaching out to CFIT Dean Jason Evans by email. Please include your high school name and location when reaching out so we can better assist you.

Chef Branden Lewis gets ready to go live with a culinary demo.

3. Expand Your Professional Development

We offer a range of culinary events tailored for industry professionals, including culinary educators. These events typically include built-in opportunities to practice specific skills. They are also good for networking, examining culinary trends and gaining a broader perspective on the industry. More events are in the works — check back here for updates. 

FIT Symposium

Taking place at JWU’s Providence Campus, the annual FIT Symposium gathers stakeholders from across the food system to work towards solutions to some of the industry’s most acute challenges. The 2026 Symposium is still in the planning stages, but you can learn more about it here: 

About the FIT Symposium

Scenes from the 2024 FIT Symposium: Dean Evans speaking to the attendees (left) and Gonzo Jimenez (center) leading a candy-making workshop. Right: FIT schedule.

4. Explore Culinary Scholarships

When Ava Stutzman '28 recently won gold at the national SkillsUSA baking competition, she credited her high school training and subsequent first year at JWU with preparing her for the high-pressure stakes of competition. High school participation in programs like SkillsUSA, ProStart and others opens up a world of possibility for your students at JWU.

A sweet -and-savory dessert from the student recipe competition.

ProStart Partnership

JWU and ProStart recently established a pathway allowing incoming students who have earned the ProStart Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management program’s Certificate of Achievement to earn up to a full semester of credits at JWU.

Drizzling Oil Over Vegetarian Dinner

Future Food Scholarship

JWU hosts a national recipe scholarship program designed for high school seniors and transfer students enrolled in culinary, baking & pastry arts and other food-related programs. Select participants will be awarded JWU academic scholarships, with finalists invited to campus to showcase their recipe for top scholarship consideration.

2024 Future Food Scholarship winner Gabby Smith cooking

CTSO Leadership Award & Scholarship

JWU offers many scholarships and grants that assist students in paying for college, including these two scholarships aimed at students who participated in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) as high schoolers. CTSO organizations include BPA, DECA, FBLA-PBL, FFA, FCCLA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA.


5. Explore the JWU Virtual Demonstration Library

Learn classic techniques and recipes from JWU faculty, including introductions to the mother sauces, creating your own stock, poaching eggs, perfecting pie crusts and more. These lessons are available on demand and have been developed for a classroom setting.


Contact Us

Have questions about educator offerings? Contact College of Food Innovation & Technology Dean Jason Evans by email.


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