Culinary Institute of Virginia Holds Graduation on June 5th

NORFOLK, Va.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Culinary Institute of Virginia, the School of Culinary Arts at ECPI College of Technology, is holding its 2009 Commencement Ceremony on June 5th at Harrison Opera House, 160 East Virginia Beach Boulevard in Norfolk at 4:30 p.m.

“We are proud to report that over 90% of our students acquired employment in the food service industry after graduating”

Graduates from CIV are in high demand, as demonstrated by the number of opportunities that are available to students as they prepare to leave school. “We are proud to report that over 90% of our students acquired employment in the food service industry after graduating,” stated Andy Gladstein, Director of Student Services at CIV.

CIV Director of Culinary Education, Chef Mike Morphew, could not be prouder of his graduates, “There is no greater satisfaction than watching students enter the food service industry with the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to succeed.”

“Employers’ positive perception of CIV is largely the result of the skills and work ethic demonstrated by our graduates. As we complete our third year of operations, I am excited that being a graduate from the Culinary Institute of Virginia is highly valued by employers in our region,” says Mark Dreyfus, President.

Culinary Institute of Virginia opened for enrollment in fall 2006. Graduates can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in culinary science in less than two years. The curriculum offers a European educational model that combines classroom instruction with hands-on externships in the community. For information call 757-858-CHEF or visit www.chefva.com.

About ECPI College of Technology

ECPI College of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor of Science, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. With campuses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, ECPI, a private college established in 1966, offers convenient classes during the day, evening, or online; graduate employment services are provided. IT certification classes are also available.

ECPI’s many fields of study include: TECHNOLOGY: Biomedical Technology, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Database Programming, Network Security, Web Development, Medical Imaging Technology, Simulation & Game Programming, Wireless Systems, Mechatronics; BUSINESS: Accounting; Business Administration, Criminal Justice, IT Management; HEALTH SCIENCES: Dental Assisting, Healthcare Administration, Massage Therapy, Medical Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Radiography, Nursing (BSN), Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Surgical Technology; CULINARY: Culinary Arts. (Program field availability varies by campus.) For more information, visit www.ecpi.edu.