Ever wonder who makes up part of Augusta National’s culinary team during the busiest week of the year?
Students from Helms College on Washington Road made the short drive each day to prepare food for the tournament.
Its Augusta campus is home to the School of Hospitality, which was recently ranked among the Top 10 Culinary Schools in America by Niche.com. The college’s “education with purpose” model places students inside operating hospitality businesses as part of their curriculum — including Helms-affiliated Edgar’s Hospitality Group (EHG) venues: Edgar’s Grille, Edgar’s Bakehouse, Edgar’s Above Broad, and The Pinnacle Club, Augusta’s premier private dining and social club (www.edgarshospitality.com).
Jim Stiff, Goodwill’s Middle Georgia President, has a vision to scale Helms College branches in collaboration with 159 other autonomous Goodwill organizations worldwide, with the nonprofit College’s headquarters anchored in Augusta.
Helms College offers associate degrees and diplomas in Hospitality, Health Services, and Skilled Trades, with a mission to provide a hand-up to individuals seeking high-demand, high-purpose careers. As traditional higher education models face increasing pressure, Helms College equips individuals looking for sustainable career advancement.
