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Graduation Live Stream
join us virtually at 6pm thursday, june 18
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our newest graduates! Tune in to the live stream of NOCHI's Spring ‘26 graduation ceremony and help us honor the hard work, dedication, and passion of the Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts students as they take the next step in their journeys.
The ceremony will be broadcasted live starting at 6 PM on Thursday, June 18. Check back that day to get the link!
Serving Up Hospitality
Serving Up Hospitality is a flexible, six-seminar series produced in partnership with New Orleans & Company designed to build professional and personal excellence in the hospitality industry. Each seminar will be offered twice, giving participants the freedom to attend sessions at your convenience. There's no need to commit to all six sessions consecutively - mix and match based on your interests and schedule.
Topics cover guest experience, body language and presence, the art of anticipation, communication, goal setting, time management, problem-solving and more.
And the best part? It’s completely free!
Hospitality Leadership Academy
for new and aspiring managers
The NOCHI Hospitality Leadership Academy is a two-day series focused on the core skills that are essential for effective hospitality management.
Designed for new managers, aspiring managers, and frontline employees seeking to advance into leadership roles, in theses classes led by hospitality veteran Steve Woodruff, you will explore key concepts, tools, and strategies to thrive in today’s hospitality industry
Topics include:
Train the Trainer
Interview 101
Menu Engineering
Growing Your Circle of Influence to Grow Your Career
Join our next session:
Monday, June 22 + Tuesday, June 23
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Diageo Learning Skills for Life (LS4L) is a training program that opens career pathways in bartending and hospitality while providing life skills to members of our New Orleans community. LS4L provides specialized spirits industry skills and develops life skills to help program graduates land high-quality industry jobs within NOCHI and Diageo’s large network of employer partners. There is no cost to participate.
NOCHI is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.
New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI, or NO-kee) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips individuals with the skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial mindset needed to excel in culinary & hospitality careers and passions. Through accessible, high-quality education and programs, NOCHI inspires and supports learners at all levels.