| Founder(s) | Richard Grausman |
|---|---|
| Type | Teaching |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Location | New York City, New York |
| Area served | See Locations |
| Focus | Culinary arts education and awareness |
| Website | http://www.ccapinc.org/ |
Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) is a non profit organization based in New York City. Careers Through Culinary Arts Program’s mission is to promote and provide career opportunities in the foodservice industry for underserved youth through culinary arts education and employment in certain parts of the United States.
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In 1988, Richard Grausman, a cookbook author and teacher, headed a program in twelve New York City high schools teaching French cooking and home economics classes. Grausman realized that too many students lacked viable college prospects or real job skills. He founded the non profit organization and designed it to enhance culinary arts curriculum in public schools. C-CAP has since expanded to five states and Washington, D.C.[1]
Since its inception, several companies have donated money and equipment to the various schools participating in the organization. These donors include:[3]