Next Course

Technique training and hospitality career exposure for Durham high schoolers.

Theme

food + technique & career pathways

What this is

Next Course pulls back the curtain on Durham's hospitality industry through an immersive cohort and a free community expo. Skill becomes confidence, mentorship, and a visible career path.

Who it's for

• High school students
• Cohort seats are limited
• Community expo attendance is open

How it works

• Six-month cohort
• Hospitality expo
• Industry site visits and mentorship

What grows

• Professional kitchen technique
• Career pathway exposure
• Credentials and workplace confidence

Apply to Next Course

Applications open by cohort; the community hospitality expo remains open to all.

Entry point

apply