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Enrollment Application

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Email Address(Required)

Full Name(Required)

First Last

Phone Number(Required)

Today's Date(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Best way to contact you? (Please choose one)(Required)

Text

Call

How did you hear about us?(Required)

Getting to Know You

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Date of Birth(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Age(Required)

Preferred Pronouns (optional)

Race / Ethnicity (optional)

What is your educational level?(Required)

None

GED or HS diploma

Some college

Associates degree

Bachelors degree

Masters degree

Doctorate

In addition to your formal education, are there any specialized trainings or certifications you’d like to share? (optional)

Program Location(Required)

Your Current Work & Background

What is your current employment status?(Required)

Self-employed/ Full-time

Self-employed / Part-time.

I am traditionally employed (Full-Time or Part-Time).

I am currently unemployed or looking for work.

Other (Student, Retired, Stay-at-home parent, etc.

Who is your current employer, and what is your job title/occupation?

On average, how many hours per week do you currently spend working (either on your own business or at a job)?(Required)

0 hours (Not currently working)

1 – 15 hours per week

16 – 30 hours per week

31 – 40+ hours per week

How long have you been with this employer?

Less than 6 months

6 months to 1 year

1 to 3 years

3+ years

Does your current employer know you are applying for this program?

Yes, they are supportive of my schedule here.

No, but I plan to adjust my availability or hours.

No, I do not plan to tell them.

Which of the following best describes your interest? (Select one)(Required)

GO Cook: For aspiring culinary professionals

Entrepreneur Empowerment Program: For food business owners

GO Cook Discovery

How would you describe your level of cooking experience?(Required)

Beginner: Limited cooking experience, primarily following recipes.

Home Cook: confident preparing meals at home, familiar with basic cooking techniques.

Entry-Level Professional: Some experience working in a restaurant kitchen, primarily in support roles (e.g., dishwashing, pantry).

Experienced Line Cook: 3+ years of experience working in a professional kitchen as a line cook, proficient in various cooking techniques.

Culinary Professional: Extensive experience in professional kitchens, including leadership roles and/or advanced culinary skills (e.g., pastry, butchery).

Other

What makes me happy(Required)

Soft Skills Interest(Required)

What kind of behind-the-scenes strengths—like communication, handling pressure, or time management—do you want to build up while you're here?

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Customer Service

Leadership

Adaptability

Culinary Skills Interest(Required)

What are the top culinary skills you feel would give your confidence the biggest boost if you mastered them right now?

Knife Skills

Plating & Presentation

Baking

Cooking Techniques

Kitchen Navigation Skills

Menu Planning

Butchery and breaking down fish

Career Aspirations(Required)

Five-Year Vision(Required)

Background & Interests

No professional kitchen experience? No problem! While we’d love to hear about any time you’ve spent cooking, we value passion and curiosity above all else. This program is designed to teach you the skills—you just need to bring the heart.

Reason for Applying(Required)

We’d love to hear your story: what brought you to our doorstep, and what is the biggest thing you want this program to help you achieve?(Required)

Career Change

Skill Development

Additional Certification

Job Advancement

Overcome the fear of failure and success.

Do something that I love

Add another element to my farm business that I can bring to my community

Feed My Family

Enjoy cooking, my kids said I should go farther. And see where it takes me

What's stopping you?(Required)

What are your career aspirations within the food and beverage industry? (e.g., line cook, pastry chef, restaurant manager)(Required)

Pantry

Line Cook

Sous Chef

Chef

Kitchen Manager

Restaurant Manager

Pastry chef

I want to learn how to prepare a delicious meal for myself, my family and friends

Catering with cannabis

Are you currently working? If so, what type of business or field is it in?(Required)

Dietary Needs (optional)

Uniform Size (optional)

We provide complimentary coats and aprons for all participants. What is your standard coat size (e.g., S, M, L, XL)?

Availability(Required)

Mornings

Afternoons

Evenings

Section Break

The Commitment(Required)

The GO Cook program is a serious investment in your future. This is a 7-week program that requires a 5-week active classroom commitment, meeting 4 days a week for 4.5 hours a day. Think of this program exactly like a part-time job. We firmly believe that if you can show up, lock in, and commit to this skill development, we can connect you directly with an employer who will offer you a full-time job and help you launch a real career. Is this something you can commit to?

GO Cook Participation Agreement

I agree to participate in the GO Cook program

Enrollment in the GO Cook Culinary Program represents a formal commitment to professional accountability, technical growth, and career excellence. Because this program is fast-tracked and heavily hands-on, think of your enrollment exactly like a part-time job. To protect the learning environment and maintain your eligibility for our 100% job placement pipeline, all participants are required to adhere to strict professional standards: absolute punctuality, consistent attendance benchmarks, a collaborative team mindset, and a proactive attitude. By checking the boxes below, you formally accept these operational guidelines and pledge to show up ready to work, learn, and grow.

GO Cook Tuition Acknowledgment ($4,800)(Required)

I acknowledge the tuition for GO Cook is $4,800

Please note: Financial barriers should not deter you from applying. Final admission into the GO Cook Culinary Training Program requires formal validation of program values and financial structures. Total baseline tuition for the intensive 7-week cohort cycle is $4,800 per participant, covering all instructional hours, commercial kitchen materials, uniforms, and industry-recognized National Restaurant Association certifications. Robust financial assistance, local grant subsidies, and scholarships are actively available to ensure eligible and dedicated students can participate regardless of income. Checking the acknowledgment box below confirms your awareness of the $3,500 baseline tuition value and authorizes our administration to guide you through the financial aid and scholarship screening process in the next phase.

Tuition Assistance (optional)

I will need financial assistance to help cover the cost of the program. (Checking this lets our team know to send you the qualification details—we have funding available for those who qualify, so please don't let the cost stop you from applying!)

Yes

Ignite Your Vision: The Entrepreneur Empowerment Program

Business Name(Required)

Location(Required)

Do you currently have a physical location (brick-and-mortar, food truck, or shared kitchen)?

Yes

Physical Location

If yes, what is the address?

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Business Tenure(Required)

Product / Service Description(Required)

Biggest Challenges(Required)

Where do you need the most business and management support?(Required)

Strategy & planning

Marketing & advertising

Scaling recipes & products

Budgeting & financials

Leadership & management

Staffing & training

Systems & processes

Strengths in the Business(Required)

What is Your Goal(Required)

Support Areas(Required)

Strategy

Marketing

Scaling

Budgeting

Leadership

Staffing

Systems

Where do you need the most business and management support?

Staffing Count(Required)

Ownership Structure(Required)

Current Market(Required)

Where is your sweet spot for sales right now? Are you focused on your immediate local community, or are you expanding regionally and nationally?

Local

Regional

National

Funding & Scaling Your Business

Preparing your business for the next level requires strategy, dedication, and the right resources. Through our powerful partnership with Bridging VA, completing this program unlocks direct access to their network. We work hand-in-hand with them to help you secure the low-interest capital you need to scale your operations smoothly. The following questions help us understand your financial roadmap so we can position you for funding success upon graduation.

Funding(Required)

What is your business’s current financial status?

I am 100% self-funded / boot-strapped.

I have existing business loans or line(s) of credit.

I have outside investors or financial partners.

Other (family loans, personal credit used for business, etc.)

Funding(Required)

To take your business to the next level after the program, will securing a loan or other funding be a key part of your scaling strategy?

Yes

Profitability(Required)

Is the business currently profitable?

Yes

Additional Resources (Optional)

What are the 'extras' that would help you stay focused on your business—whether that's mentoring, legal advice, mental health resources, or community connections?

Logistics & Scheduling

Timeline(Required)

Spring Session

Fall Session

We have openings in both early spring and mid-fall—which season works better for your schedule?

Weekly Availability(Required)

Because this 6-week program moves fast and covers a lot of ground, full attendance is essential. We meet for 3 hours a day, twice a week—are you able to fully clear your schedule every Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM?

Yes

Running a business can be lonely, but you don't have to do it alone. Would you be interested in being paired with a dedicated business coach or mentor?(Required)

Yes

Final Steps & Commitment

You are almost done! Please complete this final section by reviewing our program expectations regarding time and cost. We are fully committed to investing in our cohort, and for individuals who qualify, financial assistance is available to help offset program costs. Please check all boxes that apply to your current situation below.

EEP Participation Agreement(Required)

I agree to participate in the EEP

This document establishes the compliance standards and operational frameworks governing your enrollment in the Entrepreneur Empowerment Program. To maintain eligibility and remain in good standing throughout the duration of the course, applicants must formally pledge adherence to our core institutional pillars: absolute confidentiality regarding peer business data, mandatory attendance benchmarks, and professional code of conduct standards. Your signature or acknowledgment below confirms that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these program requirements.

EEP Tuition Acknowledgment ($5,200)(Required)

I acknowledge the tuition for EEP is $5,200

Final admission into the Entrepreneur Empowerment Program requires formal validation of program fees. Total tuition for the upcoming cohort cycle is $5,200, which covers all instructional hours, materials, and business development assets. While we want all applicants to be fully aware of this baseline investment, financial barriers should not deter you from applying. Robust financial assistance and scholarship opportunities are available to ensure eligible entrepreneurs can participate. Checking the acknowledgment box below confirms your awareness of the $5,200 program value and authorizes the administration to provide you with the next steps for financial onboarding and assistance applications.

Tuition Assistance (Optional)

Yes

Digital Signature(Required)

Entrepreneur Empowerment Program