Scholarships Will Pave the Way for CPS Students to Pursue Careers in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Industries

Aramark, a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, awarded $40,000 in scholarships to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) seniors from six different schools who are continuing their education in hospitality or culinary arts at a college or university of their choice. As the food and facilities services provider for CPS, Aramark is a proud supporter of educational opportunities for CPS students and has donated $275,000 in scholarships to 60 culinary students since 2013.

Aramark awarded the following students:

• Amicha Allen of Bronzeville High School, attending Kennedy-King in the Fall
• Jose Alvarado of Richards High School, attending Kennedy-King in the Fall
• Alexis Gonzalez of North Grand High School, attending Johnson & Wales University in the Fall
• Myah Jackson of Dyett Arts High School, attending Kennedy-King in the Fall
• Briana Jamerson of Richards High School, attending Central State University in the Fall
• Darius Kennerson of Chicago Agricultural High School, attending Central State University in the Fall
• Maribel Perez of Richards High School, attending Kennedy-King in the Fall
• Trinity Rosario of Roberto Clemente Community Academy, attending Robert Morris University Illinois in the Fall

Each student received $5,000 to support their college tuition, books and room and board

“My goals include owning a restaurant one day and this scholarship is going to help me get there,” said Briana Jamerson, 2020 Graduate of Richards High School. “The pandemic may have put a road bump in my senior year, but my dreams are big and I’m grateful to Aramark for supporting my education so that I can succeed and continue on in my career path.”

“Aramark is proud to nurture the minds and bodies of CPS students, and we’re thrilled to offer these scholarships and grants to students who wish to expand their horizons,” said Angila Faison, Director of Community Engagement at Aramark. “By investing in our youth and removing some of the financial barriers that students often face while pursuing higher education, we hope to equip the next generation of acclaimed chefs, restaurant owners and hospitality executives with the resources to realize their fullest potential.”

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