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Who We Are
Transform Catering is a program established by Remembrance Ranch. The Ranch is a faith-based, non-denominational organization serving at-risk youth in West Michigan. The Ranch is launching a wide-variety of employment options to be offered in both individual and group settings to assist with career exploration, résumé building, interview training, and job searching. Students may also be linked with internships, job shadows, and paid employment positions in West Michigan. The program also includes 12 weeks of entrepreneur exploration through a curriculum offered by Next Generation Entrepreneurs. This curriculum will offer an engaging experience designed to encourage students to think and behave in a unique way that entrepreneurs approach their work - with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to develop the confidence and abilities of young adults who desire to pursue a career or start a business in the hospitality industry. Transform Catering offers a 20 week core training focused on developing knowledge and skills needed to work or start a business in the hospitality industry. During and after these 20 weeks, students are offered opportunities to work a paid internship with our catering company in order to continue the culinary training and gain more experience. Besides the positive transformation happening in young adult lives at Transform Catering, all proceeds from catering services benefit changed lives through the Remembrance Ranch scholarship program.
Who Do We Serve?
This program serves students who are struggling with traditional teaching methods and may have behavioral or academic struggles. Transform Catering will provide support to students currently enrolled in the Alternative Education System or GED Programs. These students must be 14-17 years of age and have a desire to pursue a career or start a business in the hospitality industry.