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Western Culinary Institute Transtitons To Become Le Cordon Bleu College Of Culinary Arts
Local Portland school continues to offer quality culinary education
PORTLAND, OR (Nov. 10, 2009) — Western Culinary Institute announced today that it will adopt Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts as the school’s name, bringing the prestige of the Le Cordon Bleu brand name and the hands-on, quality educational experience of Western Culinary Institute together. Each of the 17 U.S. culinary schools, owned by Career Education Corporation (CEC) (NASDAQ:CECO), will undergo a similar change.
The transition to the Le Cordon Bleu name reflects a continued commitment, on behalf of the faculty and staff, to provide students with the foundation for a fulfilling career in the hospitality industry. Western Culinary Institute has provided our students with a quality culinary education for years following our Le Cordon Bleu academic program, and we’re excited to have that reflected in the name of our school.
"Our schools in the U.S. have produced a number of exceptional culinary professionals and continue to be dedicated to promoting the advancement of culinary education and training," says Jon Alberts, President Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. "We constantly work to enhance the educational experience of our students, and this is just one small example of our efforts."
Uniting CEC's culinary schools throughout the U.S. under the Le Cordon Bleu brand name not only enhances each school's reputation and elevates its presence, but creates a national network of resources for the students and staff.
On Jan. 14, 2010, Le Cordon Bleu schools across the country will celebrate this transition with local events. The Jan. 14th date serves to remember and respect the first-ever cooking demonstration on an electric stove, held at Le Cordon Bleu Paris on Jan. 14, 1895. From there, a tradition of excellence and a culinary culture was born. Event details will become available as the date approaches.
About Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Portland
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts (LCB), located in Portland, offers culinary students a hands-on education with experienced faculty dedicated to providing students with the necessary skills, knowledge, support and guidance to pursue fulfilling career opportunities in the culinary arts. The college offers Associate of Occupational Studies degrees in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie and Baking as well as Certificates in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts and Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking. A Bachelor of Arts in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Management online program is offered through Scottsdale, Ariz. campus. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and the American Culinary Federation. The ACCSC is a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. LCB in Portland was formerly known as Western Culinary Institute. LCB does not guarantee employment or salary and is a member of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of universities, colleges and schools. For more information, visit www.Chefs.edu.
Le Cordon Bleu ® and the Le Cordon Bleu logo are registered trademarks of Career Education Corporation.
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