The Culinary and Hospitality Academy prepares students to go into the culinary field.  It offers classes taught by Chef Wilhelm-the facility member that has been at AACT the longest- and Chef Wright.  The classes offered to the culinary students are Intro to Culinary, Culinary 1, Culinary 2, Culinary 3, Baking 1, Baking 2, Baking Advanced Studies, Hospitality 1, and Hospitality 2.  The Culinary 2 and 3 classes run the restaurant and the Bakery, which provides students with real-life experience in the culinary field.  Culinary students also participate in community events, such as March of the Dimes, the Boys and Girls club, and Showcase.  These culinary students are offered the opportunity to gain up to 15 certifications, including their SERV Safe certification. Most of the students in this academy work in the field, including one student, who works as a cake decorator.  Students also are accepted to many major culinary colleges across the country, such as Johnson and Whales.

“This academy is truly a place where students are put to the test mentally, physically, and spiritually.  It challenges everyone to be their best and to shine bright (through the sweat on their brows).  I, for one, would not be the same if it weren’t for the lessons that were engraved into me by my chefs.  I am utterly grateful and can’t wait to see them in 20 years!” –Julien “Skippy” Powell (Senior, 2016)