Providing training, consistent support, and employment opportunities.

RISE provides hands-on culinary training and a paid internship for refugees. The program includes 3-months (Level 1 certification) of curriculum programming and 3-months (Level 2 certification) of paid internship at our partner restaurants. The students are paired with case managers from the Utah Refugee Center to address basic urgent needs, establish a baseline of stability in their lives and set personal goals. The participants work their way through all areas of a restaurant, learning legal employment, social skills and life skills. Case management works to round out the ecosystem of support including; ESL education, nutrition education, educational assistance and career exploration.