Cooking Opportunities - II

A day to savor, share and remember!

Yesterday we lived a very special day with the inauguration of the workshop classroom, a space where students begin their exciting journey in Vocational Training in Basic Kitchen Operations, a dream come true that today begins to simmer thanks to many hands! This is the first step of a path that they will travel with effort, passion and dedication, turning their vocation into an opportunity for the future.

This event is the second action of many of our project “Cooking Opportunities”, which aims to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the training and skills necessary to work in the world of hospitality. Today, thanks to the collaboration of sponsors, families and the educational community, this professional kitchen workshop classroom is not only a physical space, but a place of opportunities, a real “open door” to the future.

Thanks for making this possible Cristina Gerechter, director of the Maria Corredentora School, expressed her pride and satisfaction for this first generation of students, highlighting their commitment, effort and the enthusiasm with which they begin this journey.

How could it be otherwise, as a finishing touch .... they tasted the delicious appetizers prepared with all the love and talent of our students! This moment was a reflection of the effort of the students and all that they are learning, while they also showed us that gastronomy is much more than a profession: it is a passion, an art that transforms and connects people.

From the ipd Foundation, we want to thank everyone who made this event possible and for being part of this special day. We are convinced that this is just the beginning of a great journey and we continue to cook dreams together for our students... and this is just the beginning. We will continue to promote inclusive education, with a commitment to the training and well-being of our students, which is the driving force behind all our projects. A society is better when we all have a place! Stay tuned for our next actions and new opportunities, the best is yet to come!

Discover the first action of the project: “Cooking Opportunities”.