Training program in “Le Monde” culinary school

General information

• Duration: 10 weeks
• Participants: 5 young adults with intellectual disabilities and/or ASD
• Location: 'Le monde 'institute of Hotel & Tourism Studies- Athens
• Funded by the organisation 'Together for Children'
• Learning Objectives: cooking skills and techniques
• The WHO Quality of Life Questionaire was completed before and after the program showing a possible improvement.

Certification

·       The first group of 5 trainees obtained their certification diploma.

·       A job offer was made for one person , but due to tax issues of the company it didn't proceed.

·       Nevertheless it is encouraging.

Second circle

·       The second training circle has started.

·       This time a group of 9 trainees is participating instead of 5, due to the success of the first circle.

·       Le monde ' made this decision because of the excellent collaboration with Theotokos foundation.

Cupid's Spoon contest

• Cupid's Spoon is the first European gastronomic competition for people with disabilities.
• Three of the five Le monde 'trainees participated in the contest.
• One of them, Thanasis won the first place and as a prize a trip to Zagreb Croatia , to get extra training.

A big win for all three of them and Theotokos

Is there a connection?

 The question that occurred is if there is a connection between the 'Le monde' training program and the contest.

The answer is clear, since the program not only gave them knowledge, but also confidence and familiarization with professional working conditions.