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​Get A Taste Of Bucks At Culinary & Hospitality Open House

Public invited to sample potential careers in the culinary arts at the Bucks County Community College in Newtown.

 BCCC culinary students in the start-of-the art kitchen facility on the Newtown Campus.
BCCC culinary students in the start-of-the art kitchen facility on the Newtown Campus. (BCCC)

NEWTOWN, PA — The public is invited to attend a Culinary & Hospitality Open House on Monday, April 28 at Founders Hall at the Bucks County Community College in Newtown.

The free event, which takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., features tours of gleaming, state-of-the-art culinary labs, demos by chef instructors, and samples of cuisine prepared by students.

In addition, guests can learn about the college’s degrees and certificate programs in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, hospitality management, and event planning and management. Each program of study is designed to help students launch careers in high-demand industries like restaurants, caterers, food service, lodging, and tourism.

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The public, two-year college has been offering culinary and hospitality training for more than 45 years, according to Greg Luce, Dean of the School of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies.

“What makes our program truly exceptional is our commitment to connecting students with industry leaders and providing real-world experience," Luce explained. "Our open house offers a unique opportunity to experience our state-of-the-art facilities, interact with our expert chef-instructors, and get a taste of the hands-on learning that sets us apart.”

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Admissions representatives will also be on hand to answer questions. To learn more about the programs, visit bucks.edu/business.

The Culinary & Hospitality Open House takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, in Founders Hall on the campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown. For a campus map and directions, visit bucks.edu/newtown. To learn more, email business@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8227.

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