Youth + adultsFree
The Next Course (weekly cohort)
6-month high school hospitality cohort. Weekly skill-building toward a culminating Menu Pitch with a Durham restaurant partner.
The Next Course (weekly cohort)
Oct 17, 2026 – Mar 30, 2027
The Next Course
Take the next step from kitchen skills to career possibilities. Technique training, mentorship, and real hospitality experiences help young people imagine what comes next.
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Food + Career Pathways
Level 200
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
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