Location
Grand Rapids Community College
151 Fountain Street Northeast
Applied Technology Center (ATC)
Room 130 ATC
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Presenters
Contact Information
Culinary Education Prospective Student Presentation/Tour
Description
Step Into the Kitchen: Tour GRCC’s Secchia Institute for Culinary Education
Whether you are launching your college journey, looking to upskill, or making an exciting career shift, we invite you to explore what makes GRCC’s Secchia Institute for Culinary Education a premier destination for culinary and hospitality training.
What You’ll Experience:
Interactive Presentation: Get an insider’s look at our industry-aligned programs—including our Culinary Arts Associate Degree, Baking & Pastry Certificate, Culinary Arts Certificate, and Personal Chef Certificate.
Clear Next Steps for Enrollment: Get clear, stress-free guidance on the essentials of becoming a student—including navigating financial aid options, understanding class scheduling, and connecting with academic advising.
Career Pathways: Discover where a Secchia education can take you, from high-end restaurant kitchens and boutique bakeries to personal chef services and food entrepreneurship.
Guided Facility Tour: Walk through our dynamic, real-world learning environments, including:
5 State-of-the-Art Hands-On Kitchen Labs: Where professional techniques meet high-volume production.
Our Public Dining Venues: See The Heritage (our award-winning fine dining restaurant) and Foodology (our vibrant retail café) in action.
Industry-Standard Equipment: Get familiar with the exact tools, line setups, and technology top culinary professionals use today.
Upcoming Dates And Times
Questions & Answers
- Where do I park for the tour?
You can park under the Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center (ATC) - entrance off Ransom. If that parking area is full, you can park in Parking Ramp A (entrance also off Ransom).
From the parking under the ATC, enter one of the doors and Room 130 is one floor above the parking area.
From Parking Ramp A, take the bridge on the top level of the ramp to the ATC. You will enter on the 2nd level of the ATC. Room 130 is one floor below
- How long is the presentation and tour?
Approximately 1 1/2 hours
- How do I apply to GRCC?
- How do I find Financial Aid information?
View the GRCC Financial Aid Website
Make an appointment In Person
Make an appointment Virtually
- How do I apply for scholarships?
Apply using the link on the Scholarship webpage.
