Ready to Make a Change? Apply for GO's Kitchen Ready or YouthBuild Training Program!

Kitchen Ready _ YouthBuild students in their classrooms
Left to right: Kitchen Ready students Michelle O'Dette and Matthew Meyer, and YouthBuild students Atticus Manfredi and Erik Whitesides at work in their classrooms. 

Motivated to make a change? Looking for a second chance?

GO's Fall 2018 training cycle begins next month, with Kitchen Ready starting September 4th and YouthBuild starting September 10th. 

Don't miss your chance to apply -- fill out our online application here. 
 
Are you looking for a job, training opportunities, or your GED® / high school equivalency diploma? GO can help you meet your goals.  GOtraining programs are designed to teach participants valuable transferable skills--like teamwork, communication, problem solving, and professionalism--that will prepare you to start a successful career in the industry of your choice. Learn more about our tuition-free training programs and apply to secure your spot. 

GO Kitchen Ready Program Opens New Cafe at Givens Gerber Park in South Asheville

Kitchen Ready students in the kitchen at GO Cafe.

Green Opportunities' culinary social enterprise is growing. Last month, GO launched its newest culinary venture, GO Cafe at Givens Gerber Park. The cafe serves breakfast and lunch to residents of Givens Gerber Park, an affordable rental retirement community. The cafe is also open to the public. 

GO Cafe serves as a teaching kitchen, providing valuable on-the-job training opportunities to students enrolled in GO's Kitchen Ready culinary program. Three students enrolled in GO's 20th training cycle currently operate the cafe under the leadership of Chef Instructor Amber Whitt, a graduate of A-B Tech's culinary arts program. 

GO Cafe's rotating menu features affordably-priced home style favorites, like biscuits and gravy, shepherd's pie, and chicken Alfredo, alongside scratch-made  soups, salads, and sandwiches, and classic breakfast fare. Desserts are baked in-house daily. 

Location: 60 Gerber Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30-9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Eric Howell at work in GO_s wood shop

Do you want to help create employment pathways for youth and adults from marginalized communities in Asheville? Join GO's team! We are currently accepting applications for YouthBuild Instructor, Job Developer, Catering Chef, and Construction Assistant. Visit our website to learn more about these positions and submit your application.  
GO Graduate Michelle O_Dette in Hawaii
GO Student Spotlight: Michelle O'Dette

Michelle O'Dette graduated from Kitchen Ready Cycle 13 in 2016. She went on to cook at C úrate in Asheville, and recently moved to Hawaii with her family. She's now cooking at  Pueo's Osteria on the Big Island. Michelle shared her news and "Aloha spirit" with us this week, and encouraged other students and graduates to keep following their dreams, saying "working hard and following your passion can take you anywhere."

Flyer for Deaverview Community Engagement Social
Deaverview Community Engagement Social, Thursday, August 9th

Don't miss the final Community Engagement Social of 2018 at Deaverview Apartments. The event features food, music, and a community resource fair. Stop by GO's table to pick up our job training program application. 
 
GO 2008-2018 10th Anniversary Logo
Thank you to GO's $10-for-10 Donors!

Thank you to the 41 generous donors who contributed to our $10-for-10 Campaign, helping us kick off our tenth year of service in Asheville. We raised $1,210 for our job training and employment programs with your support! Whether you gave $10, $100, or something in between, your donation makes a difference. 
 
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