Savannah Culinary Institute students at Savannah Technical College have been selected to attend a study abroad program at South East Technological University based in Waterford, Ireland.
“It is my pleasure on behalf of all at SETU to express my delight that we will be welcoming students from Savannah Culinary Institute to our campus in Waterford, Ireland,” said SETU Novus International Business Development Manager Páraic Fanning. “We have no doubt that your students’ experience here and the memories they will make while in Ireland will be something they will bring forward for the future.”
The two-week immersive program (July 31 – August 15) will include a working in local kitchen operations, attending culinary and pastry classes at their university and touring local sites. Proposed sessions include: Fish & Shellfish (modernizing traditional dishes); Traditional Irish Food; Introduction to Traditional Breads & Desserts; Modernizing Traditional Irish Meats and an internship where students shadow restaurant chefs to experience working in an Irish professional environment.
“We offer engaging learning opportunities that enhance our students’ exposure to the hospitality industry at the Savannah Culinary Institute,” said STC Culinary Arts Department Head Chef Gearry Caudell. “Our students are excited for their trip where they will be immersed in a unique culture, experience hands on training in Irish restaurants and learn about Ireland’s traditions while visiting historic sites.”
Six students were selected based on an essay and preparation of an authentic Irish dish based, which was evaluated based on techniques, verbal presentation, visual presentation/portion size, flavor/texture, and timing. STC’s team of students: Jessica Fields, Grace Glover, London Harris, Rachael Dunbar, Kathy Lewis and (not pictured Jessica Osbourne) will be joined by Caudell.
“Our University has a great tradition in the Culinary sector and that coupled with the fact that you will be staying in Ireland’s oldest City, steeped in Irish culture and history one has the perfect mix to ensure students get the most from their time in Ireland,” said Fanning. “We cannot wait to see you all and welcome you to SETU.”
Savannah Culinary Institute students previously participated in an academic exchange with the Academy of Toulouse in France. Three groups of STC students traveled there in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Academy of Toulouse students studied in our labs and worked alongside restaurant chefs in Savannah in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Culinary Arts students from North Georgia Technical College will also participate in the exchange. SETU offers certificate and degree programs in International Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts.
About Savannah Technical College’s Savannah Culinary Institute
The Savannah Culinary Institute, an American Culinary Federation-accredited culinary arts program, has been described as the “best in the U.S.A” by its ACF accreditation review board. According to the ACF committee chair, the Culinary Institute of Savannah, offering ACF-accredited diploma and degree programs in culinary arts, has gone “well over and above the standards and expectations for a technical college teaching facility.” The committee recommended that the program receive the maximum accreditation time of seven years, when the average is three years. Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts associate degree graduates have a 100% placement rate in their field since 2015. The program has earned regional and national recognition with ACF-sponsored competitions. For more information visit: www.savannahtech.edu/SavannahCulinaryInstitute.
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Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 10,000 credit and non-credit students annually, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Professional Services, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry.
Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Congratulations to the STC Students inducted into National Technical Honor Society at a ceremony this spring. View the photo album on Facebook. 
Early Childhood Care and Education student Jeri Newsome was recently inducted into STC’s chapter of National Technical Honor Society. Earlier this year she won gold in the Customer Service competition for SkillsUSA Georgia and will compete at SkillsUSA nationals this summer. She’s been the owner of Scholastic Minds Academy in Savannah for more than eight years. She loves kids and says “Early childhood is my passion.” Her mom was a school teacher for 30 years, and Newsome is excited to follow in her mom’s footsteps as an educator. Even with a successful business, she decided to go back to school to complete an associate’s degree and eventually a bachelor’s degree in education.