Orlando Culinary Academy

The Orlando Culinary Academy (OCA) is a culinary and hospitality training school and an affiliate of Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America. The Academy was established in January 2002 and is located in Orlando, Florida. OCA is a branch campus of International Academy of Design and Technology-Tampa. In July 2007, the Orlando Culinary Academy was named College of the Year by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges Conference.

Programs

Orlando Culinary Academy offers two degree programs for study. An Associate in Science Degree is available in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, and Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking. All of the degree programs are designed to be fifteen to twenty-one months in length with an externship during the final three months of the programs.

Admissions

The requirements for admission into OCA are a personal interview, high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an application, enrollment agreement and financial aid forms.

Campus

Orlando Culinary Academy occupies 80,000 square feet (7,400 m ² ) in a freestanding facility at 8511 Commodity Circle in Orlando Central Park, an office-industrial park in south Orlando. The facilities include professional kitchens, lecture classrooms and an Academy library with the administrative office in the building.

Accreditation

Orlando Culinary Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas and associate’s degrees. OCA is also accredited by the American Culinary Federation Foundation, Inc. Accrediting Commission.

Institutional Affiliations

Orlando Culinary Academy is affiliated with the following organizations:

• Career College Association (CCA)
• Florida Association of Post-Secondary Schools and Colleges(FAPSC)
• Florida Restaurant Association (FRA)
• Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA)
• American Culinary Federation (ACF)

Notable Faculty

Chef Instructor Tyler Brassil was named one of the Top Ten Best Sous Chefs in America by Bertoli Olive Oil and Food & Wine Magazine in the first sous chef awards. In 2000, he opened the Empire restaurant and worked alongside future Food & Wine Best New Chef 2000, Loren Falsone.

Hospitality Supervision/Interpersonal Communication Professor George Ojie-Ahamiojie, MA has won several awards including the 2002-2003 Star Team Award, Orlando Culinary Academy; 2002 Partner in Excellence, Walt Disney World and the 1998 Marriott International President Tiefel Award.

Maps

Google Map

References

1. ^ AES News
2. ^ Orlando Culinary Academy, Programs
3. ^ Orlando Culinary Academy, Admissions
4. ^ Orlando Sentinel
5. ^ ACICS
6. ^ American Culinary Federation
7. ^ Star Chefs

External links

• Orlando Culinary Academy Website

Scottsdale Culinary Institute

May 4, 2009: Orlando Culinary Academy Le Cordon Bleu Program Helps Threshold Center for Autism Raise an Estimated $50,000. April 1, 2009: Bon Chance!

...

Orlando Culinary Academy

Orlando Culinary Academy Highlights. Affiliation with internationally recognized Le Cordon Bleu Institute in Paris. Programs in culinary arts, baking/pastry making, and restaurant ...

...

Orlando Culinary Academy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Orlando Culinary Academy (OCA) is a culinary and hospitality training school and an affiliate of Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America. The Academy was established in January ...

...

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando

Located in the heart of Florida, in one of the country's top vacation destinations, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts (formerly Orlando Culinary Academy) provides Culinary ...

...

Orlando Culinary Academy, Orlando, Florida - CollegeSurfing

Orlando Culinary Academy, Culinary Arts Programs - CollegeSurfing - Learn more about culinary arts programs at Orlando Culinary Academy

...

Orlando Culinary Academy

Search results will be presented in a new browser window. Please disable any pop-ups blockers.

...

Orlando Culinary Arts Academy Spices Up Career Education Classes With ...

PR: Food preparation demonstrations show the simplicity of fine cuisine in even the most trying circumstances of the hurricane season. Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) July 6, 2005 ...

...

Orlando Culinary Academy - Le Cordon Bleu Program - Orlando

Orlando Culinary Academy's Le Cordon Bleu Program . A comprehensive culinary education in the fun and sun of Florida Are you looking to turn your passion for cooking and baking ...

...

Orlando Culinary Academy - What does OCA stand for? Acronyms and ...

Acronym Definition; OCA: Organic Consumers Association: OCA: Office of Consumer Affairs: OCA: Orthodox Church in America: OCA: Open Content Alliance: OCA: Office of Court ...

...

OCA

Acronym Finder: OCA stands for Orlando Culinary Academy

...