In a world of uncertainty, the one thing you can be certain of, the need for skilled labor will be in demand and now is the best time to brush up on your skills and knowledge. Currently, there are many organizations giving free access to tools that support career development. Expanding on five of them in this post.
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No August Meeting for the ACFAZ
ACF National Convention: Orlando
Orlando, FL | August 4th-8th, 2019
ACF National Conference Price List
Pre-registration is closed. On-site registration begins August 4th, 2019.
Learn more about the event on the ACF website.
Next ACFAZ Meeting is Sept. 17, at Southwest Gas
Southwest Gas
1600 E Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020Board Meeting 3:30 PM
General Meeting 5:00 PM
Southwest Gas
The vendor host for the evening is Southwest Foodservice Equipment Marketing.
More details to follow.
Three Ways to Keep Track of Students’ Blog Entries
One of the questions that I often field during my workshop on blogging is, “how do you keep track of what students are writing?” The answer to that depends on a few things including how frequently your students are publishing and the platform through which your students are blogging.
ACFAZ January 2018 Meeting
On January 15, the ACFAZ will hold its first meeting of the year at Total Source Foodservice.
Board Meeting: 3:30pm
General Meeting: 5:00pm
Open to all to attend.
Total Source Foodservice
4023 E Mcdowell Rd

National Apprenticeship Week Stories
The ACF will be sharing ACF members memorable apprenticeship stories and recognize a chef mentor during National Apprenticeship Week November 13-19. To participate, click this link to fill out their questionnaire.
2018 Awards and Competition Applications – Deadline to submit is Sept. 30
The American Culinary Federation is taking applications for 2018 awards and competitions at 2018 Cook. Craft. Create. ACF National Convention & Show July 15-19 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in New Orleans, LA.
Deadline to submit is Sept. 30.
- U.S.A.’s Chef of the Year™ Award
- ACF Pastry Chef of the Year Award
- ACF Chef Educator of the Year Award
- Dr. L.J. Minor Chef Professionalism Award
- ACF Student Chef of the Year Award
- ACF Hermann G. Rusch Chef’s Achievement Award
- ACF Chapter Achievement Award
Information about hotel and travel here. FAQ’s about the events here.