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AAS, Culinary Arts

Kacey Abbott

Sous Chef at Jax Fish House

My experience at WCCC prepared me for my career by teaching me how to be a team player. During my time in the culinary program, I spent a lot of my time as a part of a team; from day one we worked in groups. Two of my three years were spent on competing and training with Chef Jon and five others…

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Don't just take our word for it. Listen to what our students have to say about life and learning at Western Colorado Community College.

"When I graduate, hopefully I will find a job that will give [my family] everything we need so everyone will have a better life. That's what motivates me the most."

Mario Viveros

Grand Junction, CO

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