Sep 8, 2026 | Growth & Success Stories, Skills for Life & Leadership
There is a whole lot more being learned in a kitchen than how to cook. And to work in a kitchen, be a chef, or build a successful culinary career takes a whole lot more than technical skills or culinary expertise. It requires a set of soft, or professional skills,...
Aug 22, 2026 | Articles, Growth & Success Stories, Inspiration
Culinary Concepts AB’s Entrepreneur Empowerment Program (EEP) continues to grow. To date, the EEP and our larger ecosystem have directly fueled meaningful growth of more than 56 small food businesses in the Richmond, Virginia area. With that in mind, we wanted...
Jul 24, 2026 | Growth & Success Stories, Inspiration, News Letter
The Journey Towards a Culinary Career Sometimes big professional transformations don’t begin with a job offer or a clear culinary career pathway. They also don’t always start with a degree, certifications, or by successfully completing our Go Cook Program. In our...
Jul 10, 2026 | Growth & Success Stories
At Culinary Concepts AB, we don’t just teach the trade; we build the people who drive it. From training raw talent to helping small business owners realize their dreams and grow their operations, we look past statistics to focus on true human empowerment. Through...
Dec 6, 2024 | Growth & Success Stories
There is no better way to end this year’s blog than unity. Why? Unity is what CCAB’s work is all about – us all coming together as individuals, a team, and a community to empower and uplift one another. Recently, students in our Go Cook Program learned about the...
Jan 2, 2024 | Growth & Success Stories
Over the holiday break, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Bold Journey. The topic of discussion was work ethic, and it really pushed me to reflect on the true essence of inspiration and why having a robust work ethic is paramount for me, both personally and...
