Central Campus Culinary Arts

One of our of soon to be third year students . Congratulations Joanna!

We’re thrilled to announce that Joanna Miramontes-Portillo is the first student to officially complete our inaugural Brewing Bright Futures Job Shadow program! 🎓✨

Shoutout to Jeremy Graves for masterminding this idea, and to the Talent Collective and Central High School for collaborating to make it happen. Joanna spent 6 shifts learning the ropes of front of house, back of house, marketing, events, and merch. She did an amazing job and is moving on to interview for a position with the team! Way to go, Joanna! 👏

Big things always happen at Central Campus.

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Senior Spotlight:

This is Rayna Stilwell, a senior 2nd year student in the culinary program. After high school she plans to attend Drake for pre-law. Her hobbies include: Baking and reading.

Senior Spotlight:

Kyan plans to attend DMACC to be a surgical tech and buy three motorcycles. Kyan enjoys to skateboard and race during his free time.

Senior Spotlight:

Sam plans to attend DMACC for culinary, Sam loves to play the guitar and is currently in a band!

Senior Spotlight:

Jimmy’s plans after high school is starting a food starting a food truck business and eventually branching it off to a full time restaurant. Jimmy really enjoys drawing/design, skateboarding, and playing basketball!