William Angliss Institute is teaming up with Melbourne Food and Wine Festival in offering a unique opportunity to young people between the ages of 15 and 18 - the chance to Trial-a-Trade.
This event invites high school students from across Melbourne to participate in the preparation of a delicious shared luncheon, taking on a variety of roles including chef, baker, butcher and waiter.
The Institute will be opening the doors to its state-of-the-art facilities to give participants an opportunity to experience some of the many different careers that are available in the hospitality and food industries.
It takes place on Saturday 14 March. Aspiring butchers will learn about meat cuts and boning techniques. Future baristas and restaurant maitre d’s will spend the day learning the art of coffee making and professional restaurant service respectively.
Budding confectioners will take advantage of the science behind the creation of food in order to learn how to create chocolate based delicacies.
Gordon Talty, manager for Culinary & Food Processing, said, “The day provides a fun and exciting opportunity for young people to step into a specialist trade and learn not only basic skills but also about career opportunities. In today’s economic environment, we’re hoping to help combat the skills shortage by encouraging young people towards an industry where there are currently a lot of opportunities.”
Natalie O’Brien, CEO, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, said, “We are delighted to be teaming up with William Angliss Institute once again on such a worthwhile event. The Trial-a-Trade initiative has gone from strength to strength over the past two years, with eighty-five students taking part in 2008. We would encourage all local schools to get involved in an event that’s guaranteed to be as fun as it is informative.”
The event costs $35 for each participant, with teachers, parents and members of the public encouraged to sample the student’s creations by attending the lunch at a cost of $25. To book call 03 9606 2111 or visit www.angliss.edu.au
