May 23, 2007
In This Issue:
- Correction
to Previous E-Newsletter
- Tips for First
Time Job Hunters
- Consumers
Focus on Healthy Eating
- Need a Day
to Catch Up?
Correction to
Previous E-Newsletter
The April 26th E-newsletter reported that "Student
teams from Oregon's ProStart program now have
claimed four wins at the national competition
- a distinction that no other state in the U.S.
can claim." However, Colorado has placed
5 times at Nationals in the past six years.
Other states including Michigan, California,
Florida, and Ohio can claim 4 wins at the National
level as well. Our apologies! We're proud to
be among such a distinguished list of ProStart
teams.Congratulations to all the participating
states for showcasing such impressive management
and culinary talent!
http://www.coloradorestaurant.com/
http://www.michiganrestaurant.org/
http://calrest.org/
http://www.flra.com/
http://www.ohiorestaurant.org/
Tips for First
Time Job Hunters
It's the season when many employers are looking
for hardworking teens. Click on the link below
to view a video of Fox 12's Austin Reed providing
tips on how to make a good impression on the
job hunt.
www.kptv.com/video/13357964/index.html?taf=ptl1
Consumers Focus
on Healthy Eating
According to a recent study by Chicago-based
Technomic Information Services, there are four
categories of degree of health focus based on
consumer attitudes and actions. Consumer responses
indicated that 40 percent had a relatively strong
health focus - 12 percent high and 28 percent
moderate - and overall there was a slight behavioral
shift toward healthier eating.
The degree of health focus appears to be influencing
consumers' restaurant decision-making. High
and moderate groups have a lower incidence of
restaurant dining, especially when it comes
to quick service burger restaurants. When they
do eat at restaurants, they are more likely
to be influenced by food quality and the availability
of healthy choices on the menu.
To read more: http://www.qsrweb.com/article.php?id=7654&na=1
Need a Day to
Catch Up?
Invite one of Western Culinary Institute's
motivational speakers to visit your class. WCI
has 6 interactive life skills presentations
that are designed to help your students prepare
for life after high school. Let WCI help enhance
your curriculum by sharing their knowledge of
the world of Culinary Arts, Hospitality and
Restaurant Management, and Patisserie and Baking.
Call to schedule your classes for one of their
workshops today.
Contact Misty Arrambide, Manager of Community
Relations at 503-414-8357
