Denver Culinary Arts School at Westwood College
Begin Your Hotel and Restaurant Management Career in Denver, CO!
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Westwood College offers a total of 26 different diplomas, including the Hotel and Restaurant Management AAS. Due to the demand of the area, the Denver North campus is the only Westwood College with an Associate Degree program in Hotel and Restaurant Management.
Westwood College - Denver North Campus
7350 North Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
About Westwood College
Formerly known as the Denver Institute of Technology, the school has been in existence since 1953. As Westwood College, the school is a subsidiary of Alta College. Campuses span across the United States, currently found in 19 different locations and online. As a general rule, classes are offered on a flexible schedule (including days, evenings, and weekends) to promote educational opportunities for everyone.
The school's mission is to provide career-focused education that promotes lifelong learning and growth. New campuses and programs are developed as industry grows and local demand requires professionally-trained graduates.
As evidence of its success, the school estimates that 80 percent of graduates find relevant work after graduation. This is supported by the Career Development Services Department, which offers assistance in creating resumes, searching for jobs, and forming networking relationships.
About the Hotel and Restaurant Management AAS Program
The Hotel and Restaurant Management AAS program trains students to work in entry-level and management leadership roles in hospitality businesses around the country. Because it is an Associate of Applied Science degree, students are expected to take general education classes in addition to hospitality-specific training.
Classes include inventory control, food safety, nutrition, management, conference services, hospitality law, human resources, and marketing. The course is rounded off with an externship program that gets students out the door and into a real-world working situation. It is not uncommon for these externships to lead to post-graduation careers in front desk management, restaurant and catering management, and resort-hotel work.
Accreditation
This location is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, and is authorized to grant Associate and Bachelor Degrees for the appropriate programs. Westwood College also received candidacy for the Higher Learning Commission in 2007.
Financial Aid
Westwood College accepts private loans, federal and state funding, grants, scholarships, and tuition reimbursement options from those who qualify. The school's website also includes several links to scholarships received by students in the past and resources for finding school funding.
Faculty
Faculty members are chosen for their real-world experience and commitment to education. Many of the instructors currently own or run their own hospitality businesses or are published authors in the field. The school also runs a Program Advisory Committee, a group of area business leaders who meet regularly with administrators and staff to make relevant and modern changes to the curriculum.
Facilities
In addition to modern educational facilities complete with large classrooms and the latest computer technology, the school periodically hosts job fairs and invites guest speakers to enhance the possibility for students to find post-graduation employment. To enhance the educational process of the school, Westwood College seeks partnerships with area businesses. This gives the college the opportunity to constantly develop new internship opportunities and discover what industry leaders look for in ideal graduates.
Going to School in Denver, CO
A vibrant city with 300 days of annual sunshine, Denver is known for year-round adventure. With the breathtaking Rocky Mountains just minutes away, you're only a short ride from internationally renowned skiing, snowboarding, and hiking.
From a thriving arts and culture scene, world class attractions and endless shopping possibilities, downtown Denver is a bustling area centered around a mile-long pedestrian promenade that is lined with outdoor cafes and flower baskets. Home to three new sports stadiums, 300 restaurants, a restored historic district filled with 90 bars, restaurants and brewpubs, a collection of museums, and the second largest performing arts center in the nation, you'll find Denver to be full of entertainment, yet sophisticated as well.
If its sports you're looking for, then look no further. Denver is one of only a few cities to offer eight professional sports teams: Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies; NFL Denver Broncos; NBA Denver Nuggets; NHL Colorado Avalanche; Arena Football's Colorado Crush; Major League Soccer's Colorado Rapids; National Lacrosse League's Colorado Mammoth; and Major League Lacrosse Colorado Outlaws. In addition, Denver has horse racing, dog racing, and one of the world's largest rodeos - the National Western.
With all it has to offer, Denver welcomes you to experience, explore and discover how the Mile High City will awaken your senses like nowhere else.
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