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• Former culinary arts program graduate works his way to Top Chef
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  Dec2009

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  Those currently enrolled in a culinary arts training program might be inspired by a culinary school graduate who has made his way to the final round of the hit show, Top Chef.

  Although he placed third, Kevin Gillespie isn”t done in the kitchen yet. The Baltimore Sun reports that Gillespie was recently announced among the Bocuse d”Or semi-finalists. The competition pits the semi-finalists against each other for a chance to be the U.S. representative in the finalist competition in Lyon, France, in 2011.

  Gillespie worked at a restaurant in the Atlanta Ritz-Carlton hotel upon graduation from his culinary arts program, and then made his way to two other sous chef positions. He is currently a part owner and the executive chef of the Woodfire Grill in Atlanta.

  Gillespie’’s story can give hope to all of those who dream of one day being nationally recognized for their craft. A culinary arts program could be a great way to start off a dream career like the one that Gillespie has.

  Those who are interested in a career in food may be interested to know that the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the amount of culinary positions available will increase by 11 percent by 2016.

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• Culinary arts training may be saving grace for underemployed County
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  Many believe that the food industry is booming. Culinary arts programs are abundant all around the country, and while some people may be curbing their spending habits, everyone still needs to eat.

  Despite Elkhart County, Indiana, having a high unemployment rate, it recently held a culinary job fair as there are many career opportunities in the field, according to WSBT News .

  It was also reported that several of the townspeople feel that the culinary industry may have them considering new business ventures.

  "I”ve been looking for a job here recently and I actually plan on going to school in January for business management to actually open a restaurant," Logan Bourdon, a Elkhart County resident, told the news source. "Some people could look at the food industry because there are multiple employment opportunities with that."

  Elkhart County isn”t the only one to think the field will prosper. The Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest that the demand for culinary workers will increase by 11 percent until 2016. The highest increasing job prospects are for food preparation workers, who will enjoy a 15 percent jump in demand.

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• Entrepreneurs in the Culinary Arts
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  Nov2009

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  Though many associate being a chef with long hours and tough customers, some gourmets pair their passion for good food with their business skills to run their own company.

  Pairing a culinary arts training program with culinary management training or an online business management degree can allow students to be their own boss and pursue their dreams.

  Chef Clay Wilson recently moved back to his home town of Fort Worth, Texas where he and his wife Michelle started up their own catering company, called Wilson Caters, according to the Fort Worth Business Press.
  Wilson always enjoyed cooking at home, but when he got to cooking school he took his passion to the next level. "When I got into it at cooking school, I enjoyed the chemistry of it," the chef told the news source.

  Though their company is on a tight budget, the Wilsons are searching for the perfect spot to open their own barbecue restaurant.

  "I have the name for it, it’ll be Wilson Barbecue," he told the paper. "But until we can find the right place we’ll continue to do catering."

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• Skilled welders in high demand
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  Nov2009

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  According to Cajun Seeger, a welding instructor in Lithua Springs, Georgia, welding is a career that can survive the hard times, if workers are willing to travel.

  "I would say about 30 percent of the membership [in the Plumbers, Pipefitters and Service Technicians union] has traveled to seek employment," Seeger told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I think we are less vulnerable because we network with one another, because we have a central database and we can travel."

  Seeger, who has been a welder since 1987, sees it as a smart career choice for anyone interested in the skilled trades. He says that the pay is good, with union scale ranking it at about $28.90 an hour, with an additional $12.91 an hour in benefits, insurance and pension.
  
  The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that those who have attended welding training programs rarely have trouble finding work, and that some welding employers have difficulty filling welding positions.

  On Friday the BLS reported that the unemployment rate in the U.S. jumped up to a sixteen-year-high of 10.2 percent in October. With that in mind, a career in welding could offer workers the skills that they need for a secure future.

  "There will be more demand for certified highly skilled welders," says Seeger.

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• Unemployment continues to rise, workers could seek out WIA programs
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  Though economists have been positive about economic growth in October, the unemployment rate did not decline. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that the number of jobless workers climbed from 9.8 percent to 10.2 percent during the month of October.

  Nearly 190,000 jobs were lost over the course of the month, putting the number of unemployed Americans at 16 million, the highest it has been since 1983, the Atlanta Business Journal reported.

  About 5.6 million of the unemployed have been out of work for more than 26 weeks, which is the highest proportion in at least six decades, according to the news source.

  For workers seeking new careers, it might be wise to seek out positions that are part of the Recovery Act. In December, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that the Workforce Investment Act programs, a series of federally funded training and employment initiatives, received $3.95 billion.

  The program provides grants to train workers in high growth or emerging sectors, like energy efficient technologies. Courses of study, such as automotive high performance school, could be a way to stay competitive in the automotive industry.

  Those interested in a career in health care could undergo medical assistant training or attend health science school.

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