NOCHI IS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID

NOCHI has reached an exciting new milestone as an institution. We are thrilled to announce students can now take advantage of federal student aid to help cover the cost of NOCHI tuition. If you are considering training in Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts, now is the time!

here’s how to begin

• Complete your NOCHI Application.

• Complete your 2024-25 FAFSA and enter NOCHI Federal Code: 043156.

• Contact our Admissions Office for questions or to schedule a tour at admissions@nochi.org or 504-635-0011.  

A TASTE OF HOSPITALITY

JOIN NOCHI AND sODEXO LIVE! FOR A FREE THREE-HOUR HOSPITALITY TRAINING

This engaging and hands-on three-hour session is designed for all service industry professionals and anyone interested in learning the principles of delivering exceptional service and guest experiences. And the best part? It’s completely free!

Discover how to blend New Orleans' signature hospitality charm with world-class service standards to create exceptional guest experiences. Through interactive training, you'll gain practical insights and master key skills, including:

• Delivering personalized, empathetic, and proactive guest service.

• Building meaningful connections and fostering guest loyalty.

• Enhancing communication, active listening, and adaptability.

• Representing your organization with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself as a hospitality ambassador, elevate your service approach, and leave a lasting impact on your guests.

IT’S A PIZZA PARTY

TuesDAY, March 18 | 4 - 6 PM

Join instructors of the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute for a DIY Pizza Party, explore our state-of-the-art facilities, and learn about our 6-month certificate program. If you love food, our accelerated and completely unique program can fast-track your career and broaden your network. Financial assistance available. Apply by April 1, 2025 to waive your application fee!

Make your own pizza in our baking and pastry kitchen with our chef-instructors. We will lead campus tours throughout the event, where you can see NOCHI's teaching kitchens, classrooms, and event spaces.

Questions about your application? Not sure where to start? We'll help you with that, too! Drop in anytime.

This event is completely free and designed for prospective applicants to NOCHI's certificate program.

Wednesday Walkthroughs

Come explore!

Diageo Learning Skills for Life (LSFL) is a training program that opens career pathways in bartending and hospitality while providing life skills to members of our New Orleans community. LSFL 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 seeks Accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education

New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute is applying to become a candidate for accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Persons wishing to make comments should either write to the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Bldg. 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, or submit comments on the Council’s website (www.council.org). Persons making comments must provide their names and mailing addresses.