Thirty aspiring chefs from the Wilson Talent Center’s Culinary Arts program attended the Michigan Hospitality Foundation’s ProStart Bootcamp—a fast-paced, hands-on learning experience designed to prepare students for the upcoming ProStart competition.
Throughout the day, students rotated through skill stations focused on:
Culinary techniques and knife skills
Tabletop design and food presentation
Time management and kitchen leadership
Teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking
This experience didn’t just test technical skills—it built confidence. Students collaborated under pressure, received real-time coaching, and began visualizing their potential paths in the hospitality industry.
It’s all part of WTC’s commitment to work-based learning and career readiness: giving students opportunities to explore, experiment, and excel.
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