If you have ever gone to one of Smith Mountain Lake’s fabulous restaurants and wished you could cook like their chefs, then here is your chance to learn.

The Culinary Institute of Virginia  educational program can help you shape your passion for food into a rewarding career. Students work alongside professional chef instructors in kitchens with equipment commonly found in the industry.

Their site offers these facts as to why you should choose the Culinary institute of Virginia Educational Program:

• Effective
  A Program That Allows You to Earn Your Degree Quickly … in Less Than 2 Years
• Convenient
  Classes Available Weekdays (Day and Evening) and Weekends; Some Classes Available Online
• Class Size
  Structured for More Individual Attention
• Hands-On Learning
  In Kitchens with Equipment Commonly Found in Industry
• A Diverse Faculty
  Experienced in American and International Cuisine
• “Real World” Experience
  Through Externships
• Graduate Employment Services
• Scholarships & Financial Aid
  Available for Those Who Qualify
• Student Housing Available

You can contact them for more info. at Phone: 757-858-CHEF/Toll Free: 1-866-619-CHEF. Or check out their website at The Culinary Institute of Virginia. They are Located in Norfolk, VA.