Work & College Preparation

ACET - Assistant Cook Extended Training

Students' Stories

"Last year around this time, I was literally depressed and recovering from psychosis. The future seemed grim. Although I had a successful academic career, I was unemployed. Enter ACET. The ACET program has taught me more than a few great recipes. I’ve learned to appreciate the hard work cooks do. ACET has taught me [that] when things seem bleak, if you hang on and, most importantly, are receptive to help, good things will happen."

"On New Year’s Eve 2003 my future appeared to me the same way it had for years, not exactly dark, certainly not bright, just uniformly grey. There was no suggestion or even hint that a career was on the horizon. I had given up on that dream years ago. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and George Brown College are to be congratulated and thanked for this brilliant and successful program. The Chefs are simply outstanding examples of their profession, and I am honoured to be their student. One day I hope to be a Chef myself, and when that day comes it will be because their skills, talents, and wisdom inspired it."

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