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“A kid like me.” NECAT grad is profiled in the Boston Business Journal
Sirbastian Manisculco was just 19 years old when he enrolled at NECAT. Although still a teenager, he had a criminal record, was homeless and did not have much optimism about what his future would look like. That was four years ago. Sirbastian is now flourishing in the job…
NECAT Strengthens Partnership with Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department
Each year, approximately 10 million people in the United States return to their communities from jail or prison, including roughly 3,000 to the City of Boston. These former offenders continue to face challenges upon release, including finding housing, financial support and jobs because of their time in prison….
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NECAT Grad Comes Back to Give Back
David Spear is a self-described foodie with an adventurous spirit. He spent four years living in Asia and four years living in Spain. He’s been a cheese monger in New York City and managed a farmers’ market in New Jersey. He says that he’ll try anything when it…
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NECAT in the Globe
Adrian Walker, columnist for the Boston Globe, features NECAT and describes the role that Encore Boston Harbor is playing in hiring our graduates into new jobs, in his recent column. He describes NECAT as “perhaps the city’s most unusual culinary arts program. …NECAT, takes people who have struggled…
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“Best of Boston” Event at NECAT is a celebratory, communal evening
On May 16th, NECAT welcomed more than 100 guests for a mouth-watering BBQ meal from Chef Andy Husbands of the Smoke Shop, craft beers from Night Shift and delicious pies from Flour Bakery + Café. NECAT graduates and current students helped prepare, serve and make the evening a…
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Staff Spotlight: Chef Bob Krajewski
It’s a Friday morning at NECAT and twenty-one students who began their training four weeks earlier have just received their uniforms. Chef Bob Krawjeski beams at them proudly. “When we put on our uniform, we begin to look at ourselves with new eyes. We begin to think of…
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Bill Strickland pays a visit to NECAT
Regularly scheduled class turned out to be a special occasion on Thursday afternoon when Bill Strickland stopped by to chat with NECAT students. Strickland is the Founder of Manchester Bidwell Corporation, the author of Make the Impossible Possible and the inspiration behind NECAT. His models for adult job training and youth…
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Meet the Newest Members of NECAT’s Team
NECAT is pleased to welcome two new additions to our staff. Vic Acosta is Director of Career Services and Paige Bloskey (pictured above, center) is Catering Manager and Culinary Instructor. Both Vic’s and Paige’s careers have been a perfect lead up to their roles at NECAT. Originally from…
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NECAT’s Board of Directors is Growing
NECAT’s Board of Directors gathered today to kick-off a new strategic planning process with the support of the consulting firm Strategy Matters. Thank you to our Board for taking the time out of their busy schedules to help plan NECAT’s future! We are also excited to report that…
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What a Year for NECAT
In 2018 we turned five years old, we grew our team, launched a new culinary job training program in Everett, developed strong partnerships and continued to provide life-changing services to those who need them most.
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Chef Andy Husbands inspires at Commencement
Long-time supporter of NECAT and award-winning “Pit Master” Andy Husbands was the guest speaker at our graduation ceremony for cohorts 24 and 25. Husbands is owner and founder of the Smoke Shop restaurants with three locations in Boston. He has hired NECAT graduates, including Troy Young who is…
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Make NECAT your main ingredient when planning your next corporate or private party, meeting or team building workshop. Our talented chefs will work with you to create a tailored menu and customized experience. Together with our beautiful facility and important organizational mission, it is sure to be an event that you and your guests will remember for years to come. Our many event spaces are also available to rent for meetings or if you prefer to bring your own food.
Event Spaces
The Art Gallery
The Orchid Cafe
The William E. Strickland Jr. Auditorium
