Competitive Edge

Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, N.C.
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Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, N.C.
After graduating with an associate degree in culinary arts, Courtney Evans quickly climbed the ranks to head up the kitchen of a James Beard-nominated chef. More recently, she competed on Netflix’s “Next Gen Chef” culinary competition and made it to the final round. Now, she hopes to build her own brand and continue making an impact in the culinary world.
The food scene in Charlotte, North Carolina, is fueled by JWU alumni like Evans. See for yourself — plan your visit.
“The networking and personable skills JWU taught me made me feel prepared to step into this world and not feel lost.”
Johnson & Wales University
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