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Bergen's Turning Point Program Empowers 12 Culinary Graduates

2/23/2025

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Bergen Community College's Turning Point Program, honored by NASPA, empowers students aged 18-30 with vital employment skills, especially in the culinary arts. Participants gain valuable college coursework, internships, and industry credentials. In 2024, 12 students proudly graduated, joining their peers with associate degrees, all eager to embark on their journey toward competitive employment.

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Story summary

Bergen Community College's Turning Point Program, honored by NASPA, empowers students aged 18-30 with vital employment skills, especially in the culinary arts. Participants gain valuable college coursework, internships, and industry credentials. In 2024, 12 students proudly graduated, joining their peers with associate degrees, all eager to embark on their journey toward competitive employment.