OACES students making a difference in the workplace
Our students are trained to help employers meet their workforce needs. We have amazing students, who have progressed into responsible positions and continued education.
We held our Culinary Alumni Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 28th at OACES.
We were delighted to gather 46 alumni students, and 40 members of the business community that support the program. It turned out to be a wonderful event. Individuals were recognized by OACES, our employers, and our advisory board for…
Dimitri Cash- our most recent graduate
Jenniffer Santiago – Alumni Achievement Award from employer -RCSD Food Service
Ameliz Irrizary Castro- Alumni Achievement Award from employer-
Action for a Better Community (ABC Headstart )
Cecilia Loki- American Legion Citizenship Award from employer- Wegmans
Samaria Moxley- Alumni Trailblazer Award from employer-
Lackmann Culinary at St. John Fisher
Zau Awng- Alumni Trailblazer Award from employer- Wegmans
Lamar Bennett- Alumni Trailblazer Award from Palmer Food Services
Student Advocacy Award- Mike Lobene
– District Sales Representative – Palmer Food Services
Student Advocacy Award- Joel Kraft
– Executive Chef- Lackmann Culinary at St. John Fisher
Advisory Board Gold Star Award- Daphne DeMeyers
– Corporate Human Resources, Wegmans
Advisory Board Gold Star Award- Kip Palmer
– CEO, Palmer Food Services(Not in order of photos)
Shirron, an OACES Culinary graduate employed at Palmer Food ServicesCecilia is the 61st graduate of the OACES Culinary program to be placed in employment. She will work for Wegmans in the prepared foods section of their Pittsford store. As a Kenyan refugee, Cecilia took advantage of the citizenship classes offered at OACES at night. She passed her citizenship test this week, and will be sworn in soon.
Wilmarie is the 62nd graduate of OACES Culinary Program to be placed in employment –hired as a baker for Salvatore’s Donut Delights.Zau entered OACES as a Burmese refugee, and earned the 2014-15 student of the year award. He recently passed his Cook 11 exam, and works at the Monroe Avenue Wegmans.
Shamim, an OACES Culinary graduate employed at Palmer Food ServicesRondell, an OACES Culinary graduate employed at Palmer Food Services, celebrating his one year anniversary at Palmer’s.Yelena graduated from OACES after living in the Ukraine. She celebrated her one year employment anniversary with Lackmann Culinary at St. John Fisher.Samaria celebrated her two year employment anniversary, and promotion with Lackmann Culinary at St. John Fisher.Kip Palmer not only serves on our Culinary Careers Advisory Board, but invites our students for field trips at Palmer Food Services!
Chantel celebrated her two year employment anniversary. Chantel entered OACES as a Tanzanian refugee, and has since earned her US Citizenship.Culinary graduate Alicia celebrates one year at Wegmans, working in the prepared food section at the East Avenue store.Kyra is our 7th graduate to be hired by Lackmann Culinary Services at St. John Fisher College. Lackmann Culinary serves on our Culinary Careers Advisory Board.Miceska received a promotion after two months of service with Lackmann Culinary at St. John Fisher.
