Rainbow Chefs Academy: Elective Courses
Prepare Students for Careers in Food Science, Nutrition, & Hospitality
Rainbow Chefs Academy offers students a fun, hands-on way to pursue their interests and explore food-related careers. Our flexible, cross-curricular programs align with Common Core, CASEL, NGSS, and STEAM/STEM standards and can be easily adapted for career-focused electives in food services, hospitality, public health, dietetics, and sports nutrition. Help students prepare for college and choose their career paths by integrating Rainbow Chefs Academy into your elective programming!
Why Integrate Rainbow Chefs Academy for Elective Courses?
- Integrates with culinary, hospitality, and health electives
- Provides students with healthy skills for life
- Supports college readiness and career decisions
- Online portal for instructor training materials
- Aligns with CCSS, NGSS, NHES, CASEL, STEAM/STEM, CTE
- Includes program assessments and impact reporting
- Hands-on recipe preparation and learning
- No kitchen required!
Inspire a Future Generation of Chefs and Nutritionists
Partner with Rainbow Chefs Academy to offer engaging elective courses that include hands-on culinary experiences. Each student receives a free backpack containing essential cooking utensils for in-school and at-home recipe preparation. Inspire a new appreciate for cooking, encourage healthy eating habits, and set your students up for college and their careers!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we integrate Rainbow Chefs Academy as an elective course?
Yes, Rainbow Chefs Academy can be integrated as part of existing elective programming for health and wellness, culinary arts, hospitality, and career pathways. Our courses align with Common Core, CASEL, NGSS, and STEAM/STEM standards.
Which types of electives are best suited for Rainbow Chefs Academy's courses?
Electives focused on culinary arts, nutrition, wellness, hospitality, and career readiness align well with Rainbow Chefs Academy’s flexible, cross-curricular programs.
What funding sources are available to pay for this?
In addition to using your general education budget for school-funded electives, your institution may quality for outside funding through The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) or through private or corporate sponsorships. Contact us to discuss funding options.
Are there other opportunities to integrate Rainbow Chefs Academy?
Yes, schools and districts can offer Rainbow Chefs Academy’s courses for expanded learning opportunities or as a supplemental curriculum.
What grade levels does Rainbow Chefs Academy support?
Rainbow Chefs Academy offers age-appropriate content for students in transitional kindergarten through high school. Visit our courses page to explore course titles by grade level.
Who provides the instructors?
We offer an online portal that provides your existing instructors with the training and materials they need to confidently lead Rainbow Chefs Academy’s courses. Or, if you prefer, we can provide the instructors.
Do we need a kitchen?
No, a kitchen is not required. Our recipes have been carefully designed for a classroom setting.
What is the cost to bring Rainbow Chefs Academy to our school or district?
Contact us to tell us more about your needs. We’ll be happy to prepare a proposal for your school or district.