The AAFCS pre-professional credentials assess the knowledge and skills in the Family and Consumer Sciences content areas and are central to career areas involving human service; consumer services, protection, and advising; education and training; and social and community services. The credentials are appropriate for programs in secondary and post-secondary education, youth-based leadership development, community-based education, and employer-based staff development. The AAFCS Pre-Professional Credentials validate student achievement of technical skills in eleven career content areas and in leadership development. Join this roundtable to learn more about how to incorporate AAFCS credentials in your secondary or postsecondary program to measure student success and maximize results.
Join us for this lively best practices roundtable and interactive workshop designed to uncover practical approaches to fundraising for culinary programs. Participants will collaborate to share real-world successes, challenges, and innovative strategies—from grants and sponsorships to community partnerships—and learn how to craft persuasive proposals that capture funder interest. Through open discussion and hands-on exercises, attendees will leave with new insights, proven tactics, and a roadmap for long-term fundraising success.
Chef Scott Horne is a dedicated culinary arts educator at Smithfield High School in Isle of Wight County. Drawing on years of professional kitchen experience, he inspires his students to explore creativity, master culinary techniques, and embrace the shared human connection found... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:45am - 10:45am EDT Cape Colony
