Released on: October 28, 2008, 11:45 am

Press Release Author: The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: Win a Scholarship and be an Intern for a Day at Food Network


Press Release Body: High school seniors with aspirations of a culinary education and
a scholarship can now enter the Best Teen Chef Competition 2009 at one of The
International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. The top prize winner will
receive a full-tuition scholarship toward a bachelor's degree, associate's degree,
certificate or diploma program to study culinary arts at one of the more than 30
participating Art Institutes locations.

Now in its tenth year, the Best Teen Chef Competition awards more than $250,000 in
tuition scholarships to The Art Institutes schools to high school seniors in the
U.S. and Canada interested in pursuing a career in the fast growing culinary
industry.

Local cook-off competitions will take place at participating locations of The
International Culinary Schools on March 14, 2009.

First place local winners will progress to the National Best Teen Chef Final Round
Competition, which will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at The Art Institute of
Charlotte.

In addition to a full-tuition scholarship and the title of Best Teen Chef 2009, the
national first place winner, in partnership with Food Network, will be an "Intern
for a Day" at Food Network Kitchens in New York City. The winner will also receive a
tour of Food Network's studios, dinner for two at a Food Network chef's restaurant
and a library of Food Network Kitchens cookbooks.

According to Chef Michael Nenes, Assistant Vice President of Culinary Arts for The
International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes, "Each year we see the interest
in this competition grow. Teenagers still in high school are demonstrating the
determination, focus and drive needed to have a career in the challenging field of
culinary arts."

To be eligible to enter the competition, high school seniors must first submit a
completed Entry and Release form by February 6, 2009 to a participating
International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes location where they wish to
enter the competition or complete an online registration form at: www.artinstitutes.edu/pr.aspx?ID=btcWB.
Deadline for complete entries into the competition is February 20, 2009.

To learn how to enter the Best Teen Chef Competition 2009 and view full details,
visit www.artinstitutes.edu/btc.

About The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes is North America's largest
system of culinary programs with over 30 locations.

Based on classical Escoffier, Asian and Latin culinary techniques, with an emphasis
on progressive trends and practices, the schools' curriculum are designed to develop
and sharpen fundamental cooking techniques and professional skills and introduce a
variety of international cuisines. Internships, student-run school restaurants,
guest lectures and Web-based seminars, and study abroad programs help broaden the
scope of learning for students.

Program offerings vary at each school. Prospective students should check the course
offerings at The Art Institute school they are interested in attending before
enrolling. To learn more about The International Culinary Schools at The Art
Institutes, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/culinary
or www.exploreculinary.com.

About The Art Institutes
The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu) is a
system of over 40 education institutions located throughout North America, providing
an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals.

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Media Contacts:
Jacquelyn P. Muller
Vice President - Public Relations
The Art Institutes
412.995.7262
jpmuller@aii.edu

Devra Pransky
Public Relations Specialist
The Art Institutes
412.995.7685
dpransky@aii.edu


Web Site: http://www.artinstitutes.edu/pr.aspx?ID=btc092

Contact Details: 210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Fl.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412.995.7262
jpmuller@aii.edu