High School Juniors

Love Food? Make it Your Life! Food is Your Future.

You love everything about food—growing it, cooking it, sharing it, blogging about it—or you wouldn’t be here, reading this. If you see yourself shining in a food or hospitality-focused career, then ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯might be your perfect college fit. At CIA, you’ll learn practical hands-on skills, explore big ideas and be mentored by some of the best minds in food, hospitality and academics from all over the world.

The world of food and hospitality has never been more exciting, and ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯is where you’ll explore it all! You’ll definitely discover new career interests because food is everywhere—in every facet of business, culture, and society. And with the foundation of skills, knowledge, and professionalism you’ll get here, you’ll be prepared for anything you choose to do. Check out what ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯graduates are doing now.

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If this sounds like the college and the life you want, then find out more about ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯and careers in food and hospitality.

Benefits and Opportunities

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World-class paid internships at one of 2,000+ CIA-approved organizations.

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½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯offers generous scholarships—and awarded over $40 million last year alone.

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Nearly 475 food and hospitality companies visited ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯looking to hire in 2023—resulting in over 4,000 reported interviews with highly interested employers.

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The food world’s most powerful alumni network—50K+ strong—that not only hire ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯grads, but also help make the connections to advance careers.

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½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯Campuses

Be part of a vibrant campus and close-knit community, where everyone speaks your language—food.

Discover all that ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯has to offer beyond the classroom with our full array of athletics, activities, student services, and delicious dining options. From open mic nights and interactive student groups to off-campus adventures and friendly campus cook-offs, we have countless ways to get involved and meet new people. Did we mention every dorm has a full-sized kitchen?

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