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Causes: Education, Vocational & Technical Schools
Mission: Edwins leadership & restaurant institute is a unique approach to giving formerly-incarcerated adults a foundation in the hospitality industry while providing a support network necessary for a successful re-entry. Edwins goal is to enhance the community of cleveland's vulnerable neighborhoods by providing its future leaders. Our mission is to teach a skilled trade in the culinary arts, empower willing minds through passion for the hospitality industry and prepare students for a successful transition into the world of business professionals.
Programs: The goal of edwins program is to create a pipeline of skilled talent into one of cleveland's growth industries: restaurant and hospitality. Our program: - creates an educational program that provides 6 months of intensive training in food preparation, food service and hospitality - establishes a fully functioning kitchen and commercial restaurant that is open to the public and located within the city of cleveland - collaborates with an existing transition support organization in cleveland - provides a modest stipend for students attending and meeting the program's performance standards - provides students exposure to experienced industry specialists such as teachers, mentors, and potential employers - provides case management and assistance for prevention of any barriers for completion of the program, including assistance with housing, transportation, and clothing.