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Thursday, July 12, 2007.
For more information please contact Andy Gladstein at 866-619-CHEF.

Norfolk, VA: Culinary Institute of Virginia, the School of Culinary Arts at ECPI College of Technology, is pleased to announce an Open House on Wednesday, July 18th, 2007 from 6pm to 8pm. The Norfolk-based Culinary Institute of Virginia is located at 2428 Almeda Avenue, Suite 106, 23573. Admission to the Open House is free and attendees will have the opportunity to see exciting demos, tour the facility, and speak with students, faculty, and staff about the ‘hands on’ learning environment the Institute offers.

Mark Dreyfus, President of ECPI College of Technology states, “In our first year of operations, we have received tremendous support from local restaurants and hotels and an enthusiastic response from people who are looking to turn their passion for food and cooking into a rewarding career. This Open House is a great opportunity for not only future students to tour our facility and get information about our program, but also for potential future employers of our students to see the ‘hands-on’ environment in which our students are trained.”

Culinary Institute of Virginia offers flexible program schedules with day, evening, and weekend classes; students can earn their degree in less than 2 years.

For more information about the Culinary Institute of Virginia Open House, please visit www.chefva.com or call 1-866-619-CHEF.

About ECPI College of Technology
ECPI College of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or 404-679-4500) to award Bachelor of Science, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. With campuses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, ECPI, a private college established in 1966, offers convenient classes during the day, evening, or online; graduate employment services are provided. IT certification classes are also available.

ECPI’s many fields of study include: TECHNOLOGY: Biomedical Equipment Technology, Computer Electronics Engineering Technology, Information Systems, IT/Computer Programming, IT/Networking & Security Management, IT/ Web Design, Medical Imaging Equipment Technology, Simulation & Game Programming, Web Design, Wireless Communications; BUSINESS: Accounting Administration, Business Systems Administration, Criminal Justice Technology; HEALTH SCIENCES: Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Radiography, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Surgical Technology; CULINARY: Culinary Arts. Available programs vary by campus. For more information visit www.ecpi.edu.