Externship Network The program’s externship model connects students with restaurants, hotels, farms and related businesses, offering a ready-made path for corporate partnerships and hosted projects. Propose an externship marketplace or sponsorship program to monetize partner placements and improve student outcomes.

Enrollment Growth Leverage the Pasadena campus located in a vibrant culinary hub and the affordable tuition message to expand student recruitment. Offer managed digital marketing, CRM driven lead nurturing, and enrollment analytics to boost inquiries, applications, and conversions.

Technology Enablement The current tech stack signals readiness for digital marketing and student support. Propose an integrated solution that combines learning management, CRM, scheduling, and externship tracking to streamline admissions, class management, and partner projects while delivering actionable data.

Lean Operations With a lean team, there is a clear need for scalable teaching and administrative support. Position services such as adjunct instructor networks, outsourced operations, and back office support to maintain quality while enabling growth.

Corporate Training Create B2B offerings for hospitality brands and food companies, including corporate culinary workshops, product development labs, and continuing education programs, leveraging the externship pipeline and alumni network to grow revenue beyond tuition.