Pierpont Culinary Academy Announced

A special group of friends and partners gathered on Saturday March 28, 2009, as the Pierpont Community Technical College announced the Pierpont Culinary Academy. Pierpont Culinary Academy is a named program of distinction, recognized for continued successful accreditation, sustained growth and future vision.

The Pierpont Culinary Academy features the nationally American Culinary Federation Accrediting Commission(ACFAC) accredited Culinary Arts program and the ACFAC accredited Pastry & Baking Arts program. Future plans for the Academy are to pursue a student-operated bistro in downtown Fairmont, to maintain a superior level of quality education, and to continue its partnership with the City of Fairmont, Main Street Fairmont, Marion County Chamber of Commerce, and the Fairmont Community Development Partnership in its efforts to support community and economic development in Fairmont and Marion County.