Check out the “Celebrity Chef Series” at NECI on Main

Let the New England Culinary Institute take you on a virtual tour of great American restaurants with their “Celebrity Chef Series” at NECI on Main in downtown Montpelier.  From February 21-25, NECI chefs and students will help you experience the Italian cuisine of Iron Chef Mario Batali and his renowned New York City restaurant, Babbo.

February 28-March 3, NECI on Main’s restaurant classroom will have you savoring the farm-to-table stylings of Alice Waters and her internationally acclaimed Berkeley, CA restaurant, Chez Panisse.

Both weeks, NECI on Main offers meals at $27 which features an appetizer, entree and dessert.  Tuesday through Saturday dinner hours are 5:30 to 9:00pm.  Click here for reservations!  Mario Batali and Alice Waters cookbooks are available at Rivendell Books in downtown Montpelier.

Bon appétit!

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$6,000 Scholarship for Online BA

The new online BA in culinary arts and restaurant management is a great way to continue your education. NECI is offering these fully-accredited online BA programs for those who would like to maintain their career and continue their  ducation at the same time.

A $6,000 scholarship is available for NECI students interested in this great opportunity. Why should you enroll now? Graduates of NECI degree programs are guaranteed acceptance.

  • Your degree is yours in 24 months.
  • Your education can be built around your life – there is no need to be online at specific times.

Enhance your culinary career with this scholarship while you still have the chance. Classes begin March 5th, 2012 so enroll now!

The online bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts can give you and advantage in an increasingly competitive field. Those who enroll will gain valuable information on subjects such as sustainable practices and nutrition, and day-to-day cooking practices. Students also get great attention not often seen in online learning environments. The online student-teacher ratio is 10:1!

The online bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management will give you all the great insights you need to run your world right in your own home. This degree covers a wide range of topics from ethical and legal issues, to beverage management, human resources, accounting and financial analysis, to marketing theory and research. Students enrolling in this degree program are building a strong foundation to professionally manage in the hospitality industry.

The online program admissions page on the NECI website should be your first step in enrolling in one of these programs. See the flyer on the online BA program, and learn even more about the $6,000 scholarship that could be yours today.

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$5,000 Spring Scholarships

The New England Culinary Institute is gearing up for the April term, and to start we have published the April Term Scholarships. These scholarships can benefit anyone looking to start, continue, or enhance a career in culinary arts, and are available to any student who can meet the criteria. All scholarships are $5,000 per student, and are split between two years of a student’s enrollment.

The April term scholarships break down into four categories. The April scholarship that is right for you is an important step in your track at NECI. To help see where you fit into the mix, visit the NECI.edu admissions page.

The Spring Ahead Student Scholarship
Prospective NECI students who enroll for NECI’s April term and receive this scholarship will be awarded $2,500 per residency for two years of their career at NECI.

The Bachelor of Arts Accelerated Scholarship
Those who qualify for this scholarship can forgo their Year 2 internship and advance to the Year 3 BA program. This scholarship award $2,500 in Year 3 and $2,500 in the Year 4 non-residency term.

The NECI Graduate Scholarship
If you have already earned a NECI Degree or Certificate, you have an excellent opportunity to enroll in April to pursue a NECI Bachelor of Arts degree. Those who qualify for this opportunity are awarded $2,500 in Year 3 and $2,500 in the Year 4 non-residency term.

Bachelor of Arts Transfer Student Scholarship
Students who have already attended an accredited postsecondary institution may be eligible to have relevant credits transferred to NECI. This scholarship award $2,500 in Year 3 and $2,500 in the Year 4 non-residency term, and the scholarship can be put toward one of NECI’s BA programs.

Students considering NECI to begin, advance, or further their culinary careers can use these scholarships as one of the many tools to make their time at NECI that much better. On top of that, these are not the only scholarships that NECI has to offer. The NECI scholarship page features a host of opportunities for students to advance themselves and to make their time at NECI easier on the wallet and on the mind.

To find out where to start and to see which scholarships will ignite your culinary career, contact your NECI admissions representative by email, call toll-free at 1.877.223.NECI (1.877.223.6324), or go request more information via the New England Culinary Institute’s website. The admissions office is available for receiving calls Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

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Earn Your BA in Culinary Arts Online!

NECI is now offering an Online Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts program which allows a working chef or food and beverage professional to pursue their degree while maintaining their home, career and family lives. This fully accredited online program is designed to complement previous college education and industry experience.

The very first day of course work you will begin learning the skills and techniques necessary for success from industry proven chefs and business faculty. Small, intimate learning environments provide personal attention while you participate in courses designed from the real world atmosphere of our live-production restaurants and bakery.

 Learn more about this online program…

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Nothing says ‘Happy Holidays’ like La Brioche Desserts

NECI Desserts

With the holiday season quickly approaching, don’t miss out on the sweet desserts the La Brioche Holiday Menu has to offer. Whether you are looking for a gift, something sweet for a family gathering. or simply a great dessert, La Brioche has what you are looking for. The students at NECI are preparing delicious delights including cupcakes, sweet breads, cakes and tarts. 

 All orders must be placed by Tuesday December 20, 2011 at 5:00 pm. Pick up available on Thursday December 22 or Friday December 23.  Click here to view the Holiday Menu.

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$6,000 Scholarship Available to NECI Alumni for Online BA Programs

Do you have a hot new idea for a food-based business? Have you ever considered becoming a food writer? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to open a restaurant of your own. If you answered yes to any of these questions or are interested in pursuing a BA in in Culinary Arts or Hospitality and Restaurant Management, now is the time to accelerate your career and open doors in the hospitality industry with a $6,000 scholarship if you enroll in one of NECI’s online 2012 spring terms.

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