Wayne County Community College District and Schoolcraft College Announce Culinary Arts Agreement

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LIVONIA, Mich. – June 27, 2024 – Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) and Schoolcraft College are excited to announce a new culinary arts collaboration, offering students a seamless career pathway that includes multiple stackable credentials to support the high-demand culinary industry.

Under this agreement, students can:

• Complete foundational culinary arts courses at WCCCD
• Earn for-credit certificates at WCCCD
• Transfer to Schoolcraft College to build advanced credentials
• Progress to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Culinary and Dietary Operations Management at Schoolcraft

The program also offers accelerated options, combining industry-aligned classroom instruction with hands-on training.

Leadership Perspectives

“This agreement is a win-win for both of our institutions. Working together to better our students’ education is every college’s mission. Agreements like this help us serve students more effectively,” said Dr. Glenn Cerny, President of Schoolcraft College. “We’re excited to welcome WCCCD students to our campus and hope this leads to more partnerships that benefit all our students.”

“Our mission has always been to offer our students pathways to better lives through higher education,” said WCCCD Chancellor Dr. Curtis Ivery. “We are proud to partner with Schoolcraft College to mark a significant step forward in culinary arts education, offering students a robust and comprehensive pathway to success in a thriving industry.”

Agreement Implementation

This agreement will take effect in Fall 2024, with an initial cohort of 15 students.

For more information, please contact Diane Gonzales at 313-496-2345.

About Schoolcraft College

Schoolcraft College is a public community college offering traditional and distance learning classes. Each year, more than 30,000 students enroll in credit programs, personal, and professional development courses.

The college provides over 130 programs, leading to:

• Skills certificates
• Associate degrees
• Post-associate certificates
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary and Dietary Operations Management

Students can also take advantage of bachelor’s programs from university partners or transfer credits to four-year institutions, saving time and money.

For more information, visit www.schoolcraft.edu.

About Wayne County Community College District

WCCCD, one of Michigan’s largest urban-suburban community colleges, is a multi-campus district with six locations, including:

• Mary Ellen Stempfle University Center
• Heinz C. Prechter Educational and Performing Arts Center
• Michigan Institute for Public Safety Education (MIPSE)
• Curtis L. Ivery Health and Wellness Education Center
• Outdoor Careers Training Center

Serving 32 cities and townships across more than 500 square miles, WCCCD is committed to expanding career pathways, workforce transformation, and student success.

For more information, visit www.wcccd.edu.

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