CIA Externship Spotlight: Katchy Nnonyelu ’26 on Externship at Tatiana by Kwame Onwauchi ’13
Katchy Nnonyelu describes a day in the life as a CIA student with a culinary externship (paid internship) at Tatiana in New York City.
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Attending CIA Career Fair as a College Freshman
Recommendations for CIA Freshmen who attend the CIA Career Fair, to see what possible opportunities there are and to practice professional interview skills.
Club Spotlight: Womxn—Women in Leadership Q&A
The Womxn club is a student organized club at CIA.
Creating Career Connections
At CIA, we have a career fair on campus each semester with the best companies & restaurants in the industry. In Spring 2024, 150 companies connected with CIA students.
Tips and Tricks for Securing Your Externship
Here are some of my tips and tricks I used to secure my externship at Gurney’s Resort in Montauk, NY.
Navigating Success: CIA Career Fair
A Culinary Institute of America student provides some valuable insights to maximize your success when attending the CIA’s career fair.
The Food World’s Best Career Fair
Hear why recruiters turn to the CIA when looking for leaders and see how students benefit from this amazing opportunity to network.
Networking in NYC: Hospitality Student Leaders
CIA hospitality management ESD honor society students take Manhattan! They breakfasted, networked, and attended an eye-opening hotel conference and expo.
Life as Associate Culinary Producer and How Food Media is the Great Connector
Food Media is a window into the industry that holds all the amazing surprises of what’s on the market. It’s the place where people go to get inspired or to inspire.
What Can You Do with a Culinary Degree?
There are plenty of career paths to follow, each calling for unique talents and skill sets. A degree from The CIA will open those doors and get you there.
Eleven Culinary Careers Outside the Kitchen
A CIA degree prepares you for many types of culinary careers beyond cooking.
Culinary Connect: Finding Jobs and So Much More
Culinary Connect is a free online service for CIA students with 3,200+ internship and job database of back-of-the-house, pastry, and hospitality positions.