YTI Career Institute

What you'll study

Instruction emphasizes hands-on culinary skills gained in campus labs and demonstrations alongside online coursework. Core study areas stated by the program include culinary techniques, professional development skills and restaurant management. Students also have practical application time during a mandatory three-month externship.

Entry requirements

The course page does not list specific academic entry requirements. Prospective applicants were directed to apply online and to take a short online career-readiness quiz to assess fit for culinary training.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in culinary and restaurant operations. The school provides Career Service Advisors to assist with job searches, resumes, cover letters and interview skills, but employment is not guaranteed. Reported outcomes submitted to the accreditor show graduation rates of 69% (2017) and 55% (2018) and job placement rates of 93% (2017) and 72% (2018). The program reported very low percentages of graduates achieving entry-level ACF certification by graduation (2.0% in 2017; 0% in 2018).

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Financial aid is available to those who qualify; YTI used Educational Funding Specialists to help students identify federal, institutional and private funding as well as potential grants and scholarships. The programme offered opportunities to earn ServSafe sanitation certification and eligibility for American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certified Culinarian (CC) certification provided students were ACF members prior to graduation.