Welcome to the Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute   
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Accredited by The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF), the Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute (HCTI) at Frederick Community College is noted as one of the Top Schools for Culinary Students in the country. Source katom.com

A Promising Future in Hospitality

With seven of the top 20 fastest growing industries in leisure and hospitality and the largest projected employment increase of any industry as reported by bls.gov, now is the time to pursue your career with training at FCC. Degree, certificate and workforce development programs deliver real-world learning, expert instruction and hands-on training.
        
  

ABOUT US

HCTI is an ACFEF Postsecondary Accredited Program  
Accredited by The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission, the Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute (HCTI) at Frederick Community College has demonstrated the understanding of and compliance with ACFEF-accredited standards for Program Eligibility, Program Mission and Goals, Organization and Administration, Faculty and Staff, Curriculum, Facilities, Student Services, and Program Assessment. The ACFEF Accrediting Commission, recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and being an autonomous entity within the ACF, is committed to developing, implementing and monitoring a validated process of globally recognized certifications based on skills, knowledge, integrity and equality through an achievable process for all culinary professionals. Learn more at acfchefs.org.

200 Monroe Restaurant

At the College, 200 Monroe Restaurant delivers a capstone learning experience for HCTI students. Showcasing culinary and hospitality newly-acquired skills, students work in an open-kitchen restaurant setting during their final semester of the program. Learn more.

Food Business Entrepreneurship Digital Credential
Digital credentials serve as verification of your knowledge, skills, capabilities, and accomplishments. Displaying and sharing digital credentials provides a more complete picture of your achievements and can be easily recognized and verified by employers, associations, and professional organizations. Learn more.



NEWS & NOTES

Director Elizabeth DeRose Honored with Technology Award Sponsored by RATIONAL USA
Director of the Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute Elizabeth DeRose recently received national recognition for incorporating modern culinary technology into the HCTI culinary kitchen. With a Perkins grant, DeRose secured Rational iCombi Pro ovens and advanced audio-visual equipment, significantly enhancing menu flexibility, recipe consistency, and production efficiency. Her efforts have elevated the program while inspiring collaboration and innovation across regional culinary initiatives. Read the complete article at cafemeetingplace.com.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Register for Classes
Explore a wide variety of programs now open for registration. View our class schedule, click a program below, or browse all courses and register online today.
 
Note for FCPS High School Students
Frederick County Public School students may receive free tuition through Dual Enrollment at FCC for all courses. Fee and book scholarships may be available for select programs. Students should first talk with their high school counselor if they plan to enroll in an FCC workforce development course or program.
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Attention Businesses

Delivering professional development opportunities throughout the year, our team of professionals also invites businesses seeking a unique and productive team-building experience. Please contact us to learn more.