Who will succeed Kevin Agra as the Best Teen Chef of the Inland Empire? A new winner for this title will be crowned March 14 when The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire holds its Best Teen Chef 2009 competition. The winner receives a scholarship and advances to a national competition. Photo by Robert Swapp
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) -- High school seniors with aspirations of a culinary education can qualify to win a $2,000 scholarship by entering the Best Teen Chef Competition 2009 at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire.
Now in its tenth year, the Best Teen Chef Competition awards more than $250,000 in tuition scholarships to high school seniors in the U.S. and Canada interested in pursuing a career in the fast growing culinary industry.
A local cook-off competition will take place at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire in San Bernardino on March 14.
The first place local winner will receive $2,000 and advance to the National Best Teen Chef Final Round Competition, which will be held on Saturday, May 9 at The Art Institute of Charlotte.
In addition to a full-tuition scholarship and the title of Best Teen Chef 2009, the national first place winner, in partnership with television’s Food Network, will be an "Intern for a Day" at Food Network Kitchens in New York City. The winner will also receive a tour of Food Network’s studios, dinner for two at a Food Network chef's restaurant and a library of Food Network Kitchens cookbooks.
According to Chef Eyad Joseph, Director of the local International Culinary School, "Each year we see the interest in this competition grow. Teenagers still in high school are demonstrating the determination, focus and drive needed to have a career in the challenging field of culinary arts."
To be eligible to enter the competition, high school seniors must first submit a completed Entry and Release form by February 6, 2009 to The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire or complete an online registration form at: www.artinstitutes.edu/pr.aspx?ID=btcWB.
Deadline for completed entries into the competition is February 20, 2009. A completed entry, which is submitted to the same campus selected when first entering the competition, includes an original recipe in standard recipe format, a high school transcript and a 250-word essay explaining why you want to study at a campus of the International Culinary School.
To learn how to enter the Best Teen Chef Competition 2009 and view full details, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/pr.aspx?ID=btc092 or contact Mario Alcazar, malcazar@aii.edu or (909) 915-2100.
About The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes is North America's largest system of culinary programs with over 30 locations.
Based on classical Escoffier, Asian and Latin culinary techniques, with an emphasis on progressive trends and practices, the schools' curricula are designed to develop and sharpen fundamental cooking techniques and professional skills and introduce a variety of international cuisines. Internships, student-run school restaurants, guest lectures, Web-based seminars and study-abroad programs help broaden the scope of learning for students.
Program offerings vary at each school. Prospective students should check the course offerings at The Art Institute school they are interested in attending before enrolling. To learn more about The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/culinary or www.exploreculinary.com.
The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Game Art & Design, Culinary Management, Graphic Design, Web Design & Interactive Media, Interior Design, Fashion Marketing & Retail Management, and Media Arts & Animation and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design. There are also Associate of Science degrees in Graphic Design and Culinary Arts. Each program is offered on a year-round basis, allowing students to work uninterrupted toward their degrees.
It’s not too late to start classes at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire. Courses begin Feb. 19 and classes are offered in the day, evening and on weekends for new and reentry students.
For more information or a free tour of The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire call (909) 915-2100 or go on line to artinstitutes.edu/inlandempire.
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