HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Food Bank is offering free culinary classes for people who are looking to work in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
The 12-week-long training program is called "Community Kitchen" and provides culinary instruction, SERV Safe certification and life coaching.
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"When you got an opportunity to better yourself in life, you got to take advantage of it," explained Joshua Joseph, who is working as a dishwasher, but training to become a cook.
The program is free to adults over the age of 18, and it includes a small stipend to cover transportation and other costs.
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New classes start every eight weeks.
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