by Open Gate International | Oct 27, 2021 | Employment, Life Skills, Students, Uncategorized, Vocational Training
Mercy Over Judgement: OGI Class Begins at the Orange County Juvenile Hall By Deidre Pujols, Founder, Open Gate International It will truly be a culinary class like no other. In fact, it’s the first of its kind: A replicable model that equips incarcerated young men...
by Open Gate International | May 18, 2021 | Culinary Art, Employment, Life Skills, Special Events, Students, Vocational Training
Congratulations to our Winter class of 2021! We are so proud of our incredible students for completing our 12-week Culinary Arts Program! Despite the hardships they have faced, including the pandemic In such a short time, they have acquired so many skills: culinary...
by Open Gate International | Dec 23, 2020 | Culinary Art, Life Skills, Students
This past year with the onset of the pandemic has brought a whole new set of challenges and has seen our staff and students triumph in the face of change. As we look ahead to 2021, we know that there may be more uncertainty ahead. We also know we can tackle anything...
by Open Gate International | Dec 3, 2020 | Life Skills
Recognizing Chapters in our Lives The holiday season is in full swing! Hallmark movies, shopping for gifts, lights, trees and hot cocoa with whipped cream are on everyone’s to do list. I always look forward to this time of year, especially now that I have...
by Open Gate International | Nov 19, 2020 | Employment, India Trip, Moldova, Students, Vocational Training
OGI plays an important role not only in our local, Orange County community, but abroad as well. We’re equipping vulnerable individuals, including those emerging from homelessness, in Mexico, Moldova, India and Cambodia with the culinary and life skills they need to...