On April 12, 2018, MGC Director of Workforce and Supplier Diversity Jill Griffin attended the grand opening of the new HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute in Holyoke.
Located at the Cubit Building in downtown Holyoke, the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute offers various associate degree, certificate and non-credit hospitality, culinary arts, and workforce training programs. The development and funding of this center are the fruits of the partnerships between the City of Holyoke, Holyoke Community College and MGM Springfield.
The Institute is providing 50 Holyoke residents with free entry to non-credit programs every year.
HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute students preparing food in one of five kitchens
An HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute student demonstrating plating skills
French macarons prepared by HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute students
French macarons prepared by HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute students
MGC Director of Supplier, Workforce, and Diversity Development Jill Griffin views some of the creations by HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute Students
Layer cakes prepared and presented by HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute students
MGM Director of Supplier, Workforce, and Diversity Development Jill Griffin (center) and MGM Springfield CEO Mike Mathis meet an HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute student
An HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute demonstrates pouring and serving
The HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute is located at “The Cubit”, recently refurbished and equipped at a cost of $7.5 million
French macarons
Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito shakes the hand of MGM Springfield CEO Mike Mathis
A table setting created by HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute students
Artwork at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute