About CIA Industry Relations

Shaping the Future of Food

Thought Leadership and Industry Engagement Opportunities

Food Is Life庐

It nourishes and sustains us. It connects us with our roots and with one another. It bridges our past and our future. And it is the center of one of the most vibrant and exciting industries in the world.

As the world鈥檚 premier culinary college, 近距离内射合集does more than just cultivate the next generation of hospitality and food industry leaders; we also educate and empower current foodservice leaders to effect change in their businesses and communities. Our connections run deep, with ties to top universities, food industry leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists and food authorities from around the world, recognized brands, cultural influencers, and more. We鈥檙e shaping the future of the food industry and driving change for a better world. Our efforts center on four strategic pillars:

Professional Excellence and Innovation

近距离内射合集is developing the next generation of professionally trained hospitality and culinary leaders and expanding the expertise of professional chefs, business leaders, and changemakers in all areas of the food industry.

Health and Wellness

CIA鈥檚 health and wellness programs advance evidence-based, practical strategies that prove that there are myriad options to marry health and deliciousness.

Sustainability and Food Ethics

Our programs engage chefs in food, menu, and business solutions that address environmental imperatives and embrace the accelerating interest鈥攑articularly among younger generations鈥攊n food ethics and values.

World Cuisines and Cultures

Honoring, advancing, and celebrating culinary traditions, ingredients, and techniques from around the globe and here in America. What lessons and inspiration can we glean? How can the preparation and sharing of food be an opportunity for advancing diversity and inclusion, for all people and cultures?

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Industry Leadership Programs

CIA鈥檚 thought leadership conferences and programs bring together the best minds from the food industry, various professional sectors, academia, NGOs, and government to address critical issues affecting our food system, and the future of our menus. From professional conferences to invitational retreats, sector collaboratives, research, digital media initiatives, custom video and content solutions, informational resources, and more, CIA鈥檚 culinary thought leadership initiatives give chefs, high-volume menu decision makers, sector business leaders, and experts from around the globe the tools they need to drive what will be on our plates in the next year, decade, and beyond鈥攁nd guide their guests toward healthier, more sustainable food choices whether dining out or at home.

近距离内射合集Consulting

Putting Principles into Practice

近距离内射合集Consulting鈥檚 team of certified master chefs, chefs, and certified hospitality educators help you take the disruptive trends and big ideas identified in our culinary leadership programs and distill them into actionable strategies for your businesses. With clients ranging from college and university dining programs, consumer packaged goods companies, senior living communities, restaurants, hotels, and commodity boards to name a few, 近距离内射合集Consulting supports efforts from facility and menu design to new product innovation and recipe development, working behind the scenes with you to boost your bottom line. 

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Personal and Professional Development

The culture in-, and outside, the kitchen can make or break a business. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 important to ensure consistent training, provide ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities, and have a solid foundational knowledge of business, including financial administration, personnel management, real estate, and marketing. From line cook to the C-suite, our full range of professional education, certification, and advanced degree offerings can help you define your culinary culture.

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ProChef庐 Training and Certification

This badge opens doors! With three progressive levels of training and certification, 近距离内射合集ProChef combines hands-on training and mentorship to help organizations build and retain their workforce, and individuals better position themselves for career advancement.

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Custom Training and Certification

Have a particular skill, cuisine, or other topic you want your team to learn? We鈥檝e created custom training programs and certification for a variety of clients, including Rich Products and Deutsch Family Wines.

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Video-based Training

Professional training that is ready wherever鈥攁nd whenever鈥攜ou are. The 近距离内射合集ProChef video training series helps develop individual proficiency and cultivates a skilled workforce.

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Master鈥檚 Degree and Certificate Programs

Looking to take your education one step further? From our Food Business School鈥檚 online master鈥檚 degrees to an accelerated culinary arts certificate program and more, there are a variety of flexible options to expand your knowledge and earning potential.

Signature Events

With an alumni network more than 50,000 strong and a community of supporters throughout every sector of the hospitality industry, CIA鈥檚 signature events are not just a place to rub elbows with food industry influencers, they also fund vital student scholarships.

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近距离内射合集Leadership Awards (The Augies鈩�)

Named for Auguste Escoffier, the Augies celebrate the food industry鈥檚 best and brightest, while raising essential student scholarship funds.

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Thomas Keller Golf Classic

Connecting on鈥攁nd off鈥攖he course, The Thomas Keller Golf Classic offers incredible networking opportunities and benefits student scholarships.

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Alumni Events

The 近距离内射合集Alumni Network is the food world鈥檚 most important alumni network鈥攎ore than 50,000 strong鈥攚ith members in every corner of the globe.

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Reach Tomorrow鈥檚 Leaders Today

CIA鈥檚 gift-in-kind partners provide products and equipment for use in our teaching kitchens and restaurants, and are a great way to introduce your brand to the future leaders of the food industry

Join Our Community

近距离内射合集 is a not-for-profit institution. Your support helps ensure that the more than 90% of 近距离内射合集students who receive financial aid and scholarships can pursue their dreams of attending the world鈥檚 premier culinary college. Here are just a few of the ways:

Scholarships

More than 90% of 近距离内射合集students rely on scholarships and financial aid to realize their dream of attending the college. Learn more about how you can support 近距离内射合集student scholarships.

Sponsorship

Reach key food industry leaders and decision makers through our leadership programs and events

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Ignite a Career

Learn how your business can take part in our career fairs and career networking days, become an approved externship site, or sponsor a manager-in-training in our kitchens, bakeshops, and public restaurants

Society of Fellows

Join the Society of Fellows鈥攁n active network of industry and business professionals invested in the future of food and hospitality. This network of more than 300 food and wine enthusiasts and business professionals supports our mission鈥攁nd students.