Western Culinary Institute - WCI
Portland, Oregon

Western Culinary Institute (CCI) is a part of Career Education Corporation (CEC), a network of career schools known for their quality curricula and their ability to place graduating students in positions within their chosen fields.

In 1999, WCI formed a partnership with world-famous Le Cordon Bleu, meaning that students can graduate with a coveted Le Cordon Bleu diploma, both in culinary arts and restaurant management. In 2000, Western Culinary Institute was approved for an Associate of Occupational Studies Degree and is the first school in America to offer the coveted Le Cordon Bleu Restaurant Management Degree.

Western Culinary Institute Culinary Arts Programs

Associate of Occupational Studies - Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts

The curriculum is structured to ensure that all diploma graduates receive a diversified education in culinary arts. This progressive, comprehensive education provides students the fundamentals needed to follow their chosen culinary career path.

Associate of Occupational Studies - Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management Degree

The 57-week Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management Degree Program prepares graduates aspiring to seek employment at a range of levels in Restaurant Management. Restaurant Management courses will span the gap between the kitchen and the dining room. Students who successfully complete the program will be schooled in all aspects of managing restaurant facilities.