Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has partnered with Britebound to implement his 10 Skills program to encourage them into a culinary career.
Britebound, formerly American Student Assistance (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way young people learn about careers and navigate to post-high school success, has partnered with Jamie Oliver, acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and child health campaigner. Through the partnership, which includes a USD 650,000 grant awarded by Britebound, middle and high schoolers, including those neither enrolled in education nor employed and those not served by traditional education pathways, will take part in Oliver's 10 Skills program. This will give them hands-on learning experiences that help them explore food and related careers, build confidence, develop real-world skills, and access new pathways to career and economic success. The program will be integrated within Britebound digital career readiness platforms.
"At Britebound, we believe there is no single path to success for a young person. Career success is an individual pursuit, but we need to do more to help youth find the right path for them based on their needs and aspirations,” said Julie Lammers, President and CEO, Britebound.
“Unfortunately, too few young people are given the opportunity to uncover their passions and purpose in a high-quality, hands-on manner or build skills for career success. We are excited to collaborate with Jamie Oliver to help young people, who may find their purpose and passion in working with food, to gain valuable knowledge and build portable, in-demand skills that will put them on a path to brighter futures and successful careers."
Developed by Jamie Oliver and his team of nutritionists and food educators, 10 Skills blends practical, hands-on learning with a foundational understanding of nutrition, food sourcing, sustainability, and the cultural and social dimensions of food.
"Britebound is an amazing organisation, and their vision is one I totally agree with: helping young people follow their own winding, wonderfully non-linear paths toward something extraordinary. Because that is me, too,” said Jamie Oliver.
“Cooking 'saved' me in many ways; it gave me a place to thrive when the traditional classroom didn't quite fit. It gave me confidence. And once you give someone that first spark… well, you never quite know how brightly it will burn. So, we're teaming up to get more children cooking, helping them build real, foundational skills and giving them that vital spark that can open the door to countless opportunities and careers in food. Because once they step into a kitchen, the possibilities are as wide and exciting as their imaginations."
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