Bread for Life

Student Qualifications:

You must meet ALL of these qualifications to qualify for the Bread for Life program: be currently unemployed, be 18 years of age or older, and be a Clarke County resident.

Additional Qualifications:

You must meet ONE of the following additional barriers to qualify for the Bread for Life program: have a background record-probation-parole, recovering from an addiction (must be in a recovery program for one year or longer), be pregnant or a single parent, be a victim of domestic violence, or receive SNAP benefits.

Apply:

Call 706.201.4640 or email Contact@BreadforLifeAthens.org for more information.

Bread for Life is a non-profit organization that brings together leaders in the local hospitality industry as instructors, along with an experienced educator to direct the overall program, a dedicated crew of volunteers, and students who have the desire to embark on a career path that will lift them and their families out of poverty. This recipe for success combines a classroom curriculum plus hands-on paid work training to prepare graduates for a viable, sustainable career.

The Bread for Life curriculum is a composite of hands-on training in kitchen prep, banquet service, event set-up, and housekeeping, as well as practical classroom instruction by local industry partners.

How Does It Help You?

We want to help you get back to work! Through our hands-on training, instruction by industry professionals, and community support, we want to help improve your life and help you begin a successful career in the hospitality industry.

Our Program Includes:

Servsafe Certification, Certificate of Completion, 12 Months of Mentoring, Help with Transportation, Coursework in Industrial Food Service, Kitchen Prep, Banquet Services, Event Set-Up, and Housekeeping.