“We are excited to help advance recognition of the Johnson & Wales culinary, hospitality and business programs,” said Barney. “Our food and beverage expertise coupled with our strong business practice makes us a perfect fit.”
Johnson & Wales — America’s Career University® – was founded in 1914. With an enrollment of more than 15,000 students, Johnson & Wales maintains campuses in Providence, R.I., Charleston, S.C., North Miami, Fla. and Denver. It is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution and its Florida campus offers undergraduate degree programs in business, culinary arts and hospitality. Preparing students for successful careers is the cornerstone of the University’s educational philosophy. A benchmark of the University has been its 29 consecutive year employment record - within 60 days of graduation, 98 percent of its students from the 50 states have jobs in their chosen career field.
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