Infographic about The Sow Project, a training to career program. It shows 10 students enroll, 10 out of 10 graduate with a certificate, 6 out of 10 move into apprenticeships, and 100% employment retention after 2.5 years. The program lasts six months, with 470 classroom hours, no tuition or debt, and is a paid work-learn program with wages increasing from $16 to $21 an hour. The program aims to transform lives with long-term careers, not short-term jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We’d love to share more! You can explore our website, follow us on social media, or reach out directly. You’re also welcome to attend one of our upcoming events to see our mission in action.

  • The Sow Project’s culinary training program lasts 26 weeks. Students attend classes three days a week for six hours per day, totaling 470 hours of hands-on learning and instruction. Along the way, students gain not only technical culinary skills but also workplace readiness, financial literacy, and life skills to help them succeed in the hospitality industry and beyond. To learn more about the program curriculum, click here.

  • Applying to The Sow Project is simple! Interested students start by filling out the application form. Once submitted, our team reviews each application and reaches out to qualified candidates to begin the next steps in the admissions process. We’re looking for individuals who are ready to work hard, learn new skills, and build a brighter future for themselves – and we’d love to hear from you!

  • Our impact: 50 + program graduates since May 2024. 100% graduate job placement - 163 total community job placements via our culinary networks.

  • Our leadership team and board include accomplished chefs, hospitality professionals, business leaders, and community advocates who bring decades of experience to The Sow Project. Together, they ensure our training remains innovative, effective, and deeply rooted in community impact.

For Students

  • It’s simple! Hire a student! We provide support to help make your experience a success. Host a Give Back event is also powerful way to support local culinary talent while engaging your customers in meaningful impact. If you’re interested in participating, contact us today.

  • We’re always looking for passionate mentors from the culinary and hospitality industry who can help guide our students. Mentors may offer career advice, share industry knowledge, or help with skill development. If you’re interested, please contact us directly, and we’ll share more details on how to get involved.

  • Your donation helps fund The Sow Project’s free culinary training program, which includes paid hands-on learning, mental health support, financial literacy education, and wraparound services for unemployed or underemployed individuals. Donations also help provide student uniforms, textbooks, kitchen equipment, and job placement services – ensuring our graduates leave prepared to thrive in the culinary industry and beyond.

  • We’d love to share more! You can explore our website, follow us on social media, or reach out directly. You’re also welcome to attend one of our upcoming events to see our mission in action.

For Partners