Culinary Academy of Las Vegas Employee Directory
Education Administration ProgramsNevada, United States51-200 Employees
The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas is a training organization based in North Las Vegas, Nevada, focused on preparing workers for the Las Vegas hospitality industry, with emphasis on entry-level and incumbent roles. As a labor-management trust, it maintains formal partnerships with Culinary Union 226, Bartenders Union 165, and 28 major Strip properties to support employability, career advancement, and benefits in the local hospitality sector. The academy is internationally recognized as a model for workplace education and vocational training, and it pursues a mission to reduce poverty and unemployment by equipping youth, adults, and displaced workers with practical employability and vocational skills. Each year, it trains several thousand people across 12 hospitality job classifications, employing a hands-on approach that mirrors real working conditions wherever possible. In May 2026, the organization expanded its North Las Vegas campus, marked by a ribbon-cutting and grand opening to support the future hospitality workforce.