Frequently Asked Questions

At The Sow Project, we believe food changes lives – and so can you. If you’re looking to get involved, we’ve answered some of the most common questions below. If you have a question we haven’t covered, reach out to our team. We’d love to connect.

For Students

  • 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!

  • So far, over 40 individuals have completed The Sow Project’s training and gone on to secure employment in kitchens and hospitality businesses across the country. We’re proud to share that our program has maintained a 100% job placement rate for graduates. We have also placed 163 people into full-time employment via our networks and partners.

  • 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 Partners

  • It’s simple! Partner restaurants can participate on July 25 or February 27, donating 3% of proceeds to The Sow Project. We provide promotional materials and support to help make your event a success. Hosting a Give Back event is a 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.