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C-CAP Los Angeles We work with public high schools to prepare at-risk high school students for college and career opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry

About C-CAP and Los Angeles-- a national non-profit that prepares at-risk high school students for college and careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry. For the past 25 years, C-CAP has provided job training and internships, scholarships, teacher training, cooking competitions, college and career advising and product and equipment donations. In the 2013-14 academic year it served over 17,500 students in 160 high schools and awarded almost 200 scholarships totaling over $3 million. Through C-CAP’s efforts, a large percentage of our students find rewarding careers in the foodservice and hospitality industry. In Los Angeles, C-CAP was able to work with over 3,000 students in 25 schools and award nearly $625,000 in scholarships in the 2014-2015 academic year. For more information, visit www.ccapinc.org.

09/18/2026
09/16/2026

⭐️ C•CAP All-Star Series Hosted by Chef Susan Feniger feat. Chef Lasheeda Perry ⭐️

In this installment of our All-Star Series, Chef Susan Feniger (Chef Susan Feniger) chats with C•CAP alumna Chef Lasheeda Perry (Lasheeda Perry), Pastry Chef and Owner of Queen of Flavor. Chef Lasheeda shares how her culinary journey began back in high school — and encourages students to explore the many paths hospitality has to offer, even if cooking itself isn’t their only passion. A Johnson & Wales University grad, she’s brought her sweet expertise to the Food Network stage, including a face-off on Beat Bobby Flay. Today, she’s giving back to C•CAP. 🧑‍🍳

💥 Support future food & hospitality leaders — head to CulinaryCareers.org to learn how.

🎥 Produced and edited by Kimlai Yingling (Kimlai Yingling)

Today we had 4 of our top Juniors along with other top Juniors from our other C•CAP locations fly out to NYC for a 4-day...
08/10/2026

Today we had 4 of our top Juniors along with other top Juniors from our other C•CAP locations fly out to NYC for a 4-day Culinary Boot Camp held at Monroe University

All of these students earned a scholarship through our preliminary cooking competition and will get to experience dorm life before returning to school to start their Senior year.

We hope you all enjoy this trip, learn a lot, have fun with this experience and return home ready for your best High School year!

Thank you to Frank C. Costantino for all your help, support and guidance; we couldn’t do this without you! Congratulations to the class of 2027!

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07/15/2026

⭐️ C•CAP All-Star Series Hosted by Chef Susan Feniger feat. Chef Amar Santana ⭐️

In this episode of our All-Star Series, Chef Susan Feniger () chats with C•CAP alumnus Chef Amar Santana (), Chef/Owner of Broadway by Amar Santana and Vaca in Orange County, CA. Hear how a C•CAP scholarship helped launch Amar’s journey from a teenager in Queens to a Top Chef finalist and acclaimed restaurateur.

💥 Support future food & hospitality leaders — head to CulinaryCareers.org to learn how.

🎥 Produced and edited by Kimlai Yingling ()

Thanks for a great herb and spice workshop.
06/20/2026

Thanks for a great herb and spice workshop.

Thank you for the invitation to come learn and taste!! What a beautiful class , cookbook and wonderful people.
06/02/2026

Thank you for the invitation to come learn and taste!! What a beautiful class , cookbook and wonderful people.

THE team that makes it all possible for the C•CAP LA Chapter! A team of strong, loving, and caring woman that are here t...
05/16/2026

THE team that makes it all possible for the C•CAP LA Chapter!

A team of strong, loving, and caring woman that are here to help and guide as many people as possible to love, care and appreciate the food industry as much as we do. WE are here to love and support each and every person that is involved with this program in any capacity.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, supporters, mentors, chefs, board members, donors, teachers, students, volunteers, alumni’s, hosts, and anyone else who has helped us through it all. WE are eternally grateful for all your help and support… we couldn’t do this without you all!

WE mean it when we say C•CAP for LIFE!

What a beautiful night at the Philly Pheast, last night. and Kevine killed it last night. I had the please to meet am...
04/28/2026

What a beautiful night at the Philly Pheast, last night.
and Kevine killed it last night. I had the please to meet amazing teachers, students, alumni, educators and the Superintendent of .what a pleasure to meet so many great people from the city of Brotherly and Sisterly love.
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Visiting some awesome and apprenticeship students at the
03/29/2026

Visiting some awesome and apprenticeship students at the

03/28/2026

competition is one for the books!!

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