The Academy attracts diverse, bright and focused individuals from all over the world who value our community spirit. Our graduates are our ambassadors; it is through them that we market our school. Also, they keep in touch - with each other and with the Academy. Remember, many of them did the same research as you are now conducting before making the decision to commit to us . . . find out why they did by clicking on any of the ambassador photos below. We encourage you to contact any of them directly for details about their experience at NWCAV.
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| Carla Brun del Re |
| Professional Culinary |
| 2008 |
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| Adam Chandler |
| One Year Program |
| 2005 |
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| Taryn Wa |
| One Year Program |
| 2005 |
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| Dan Creyke |
| Profesional Culinary |
| 2005 |
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| Kimberley Slobodian |
| One Year Program |
| 2006 |
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| David Ediger |
| 2007 |
| Professional Culinary |
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| Tracy Smee |
| Professional Culinary |
| 2006 |
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| Eliza Prevost |
| Professional Culinary |
| 2007 |
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| David Johnstone |
| One Year Program |
| 2008 |
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| Jonathan Kinney |
| One Year Program |
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| Rebecca Troelstra |
| Professional Culinary |
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| Jorge Carrera |
| Professional Culinary |
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| Nadia Halward |
| One Year Program |
| 2008 |
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| Ciara Wong |
| One Year Program |
| 2007 |
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| Nina Hemmes |
| Professional Pastry/Bread |
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| Slavita Johnson |
| Professional Pastry/Bread |
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| Alexis Cobham |
| Professional Culinary |
| 2007 |
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| Brooke Lodge |
| One Year Program |
| 2007 |
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| Yitan Zhang |
| Professional Culinary |
| 2008 |
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| Gary Lin |
| Professional Culinary |
| 2008 |
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| Niko Bourassa-Wright |
| Professional Culinary |
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| Rafael Romay |
| Professional Culinary |
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| Mona Tsui |
| Professional Pastry/Bread |
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| Philip Jr Lee |
| One Year Program |
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| Ondrej Duncko |
| Professional Culinary |
| 2008 |
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| Phil Minervino |
| Professional Culinary |
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| Megan Hatch |
| One Year Program |
| 2009 |
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| David Miles |
| Professional Culinary |
| 2007 |
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Our Industry Ambassadors
We, the instructors, are also the Academy’s placement officers. Due to our industry associations, we have connected our graduates, whether in practicum or employed positions, to a large and growing list of quality establishments. In fact, employers now specifically seek our students for their professionalism, skill & attitude. The following is a list of some of the hotels, restaurants, caterers & other locations with which we have connected our graduates.
Hotels
Fairmont, Vancouver, Whistler, Scotland
Four Seasons
Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa, Japan
Hyatt Regency
Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Loden
Metropolitan (Diva @ the Met)
Pan Pacific
River Rock
Sheraton Wall Center
Sutton Place
Wedgewood
Westin Bayshore |
Restaurants
Beach House
Bishop’s
Bistro Pastis
Blue Water Café
C Restaurant
Café de Paris
Canoe, Toronto
Chambar
Chill Winston
Cin Cin
Cioppino’s
Fuel
Hamilton Street Grill
Marriot Hotel
Paprika Bistro, Victoria
Pear Tree
Provence
Raincity Grill
Shangri-La Hotel
Sooke Harbour House
Stage, Victoria
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Caterers
Culinary Capers
Quince
Savoury City
Pastry
La Baguette et l’Echalote
Cake Art / Sugar Art
Chocolate Art
Soma Chocolate Maker, Toronto
Terra Breads
Thomas Haas Fine Chocolates
Other
Project Chef
Rouxbe.com
York House |
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