Projected Outcomes:

  • 83 % of youth will have improved nutrition knowledge including healthy eating habits and confidence in recipe development.

  • 95% of teens will develop practical culinary skills, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and meal planning, empowering them to make healthier food choices and cook for themselves.

  • 92% of participants will have learned techniques for stress reduction and mental health regulation through healing arts.

  • 85% of students will have improved interpersonal skills: Collaborative cooking and entrepreneurship can foster teamwork, communication, and social-emotional skills, helping participants build positive relationships with peers and mentors.

  • 87% of students will experience academic Improvement: The Enrichment series links culinary arts to academic subjects like math and science, potentially improving overall academic performance.

  • 92% of teens will incorporate these practices from the series as lifelong skills.