Addison Trail culinary students visit Wildfire Schaumburg to learn about hospitality industry

On March 6, Addison Trail students who are enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher Bridget Colleran’s Culinary Arts 3 – Catering class visited Wildfire Schaumburg (www.wildfirerestaurant.com/schaumburg). Above is a photo gallery from the field trip.

Students toured the facility; learned about inventory, planning and frontline workers (who have a direct line to the customers and are often the “face” of the company); met with General Manager Phil Emmons; and watched employees in action prepping for events and opening the restaurant. They also were able to enjoy an amazing lunch at Wildfire.

District 88 continues to grow college and career pathway opportunities for students and is focused on providing multiple and flexible pathways for each child to find post-high school success. Read more at www.dupage88.net/Pathways.

The district continues to work with colleges, universities and local businesses to enhance these options, and those collaborations are critical to assist with the labor shortage and to connect students to hands-on, immersive experiences, as well as certifications, credentials and scholarships. The focus is to connect them with viable short-term and long-term career options and work-based learning that can provide a supported pathway through their college pursuits. The district is always looking to develop more partnerships, and those who are interested in supporting District 88 students can learn more at www.dupage88.net/BusinessPartnerships.