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RISE: Cooking Up New Futures for Refugee Women | Salt Lake City News
In Utah, a bold new program is transforming the lives of refugee and immigrant women with culinary talent—RISE Culinary Institute turns their skills into careers. Founded by Lavanya Mahate, who knows firsthand the hurdles immigrants face, RISE offers a three-month intensive course that bridges language gaps, teaches U.S. food safety standards, and unlocks doors to real jobs. Graduates like Haneen (Iraq), Stephanie (Colombia), and Nelia (Ukraine) are now thriving—making Arabic sweets, launching their own restaurants, or landing catering gigs. More than training, RISE empowers these women to…
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