Culinary, Hospitality and Fitness Area of Study

Take your love of baking to a new level and make a career of it! You will learn cake decorating, chocolate making, pastry creation and much more. This program is an early step toward the coveted Master Baker qualification.

Earnings:
Average wage reported by graduates within six months: nearly $14/hr.

Employers include:
Dick’s Fresh Market, Madison Sourdough Co, Pick ‘n’ Save

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Good food prepared well is the focus of our culinary students. Hone your craft in our professional grade kitchen while you learn the art of fine cooking and the ins and outs of running a restaurant.

Earnings:
Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $15.04/hr.

Employers include:
Heritage Tavern, Sur La Table, Merchant, The Free House Pub

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One out of every 10 workers in Wisconsin works in the hospitality and tourism industry. The greatest expected growth is in management.

Your onsite, hands-on training coupled with your people skills make you a great match for this field.

Earnings:
Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $24.04/hr.

Employers include:
Four Seasons Spa, North Central Group, 49th State Brewing Company, Great Wolf Lodge

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Make a career out of play. Recreation and fitness programs relieve stress for people of all ages. As our culture embraces the need to stay fit and active, the recreation field continues to grow.

Jobs include recreation programmer, activity director, personal trainer, parks and golf course assistant and many more!

Earnings:
Average monthly wage reported by graduates within six months: $16.35/hr.

Employment:
City of Madison Parks Division, Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR), Verona Area Soccer Club Premier Fields, Whitewater Aquatic Center

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Learn the art of cosmetology in an actual salon, where you will train under the guidance of licensed stylists. Gain skills in barbering, nails and aesthetics.

When you graduate, you will be ready to apply for your cosmetology license.

Earnings:
Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $15.04/hr.

Employers include:
Ulta Beauty, The Spa, Sundara Inn & Spa, Honeycomb Salon, Atwood Barber

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