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| GLE students chat with local elected officials over a delicious dinner |
On March 5, members of the current Goochland Leadership
Enterprise class had the opportunity to chat with the supervisor and school
board member for their respective districts over dinner at the culinary arts room
in Goochland High School’s career workforce development center.
Under the direction of Chef Bill Erlenbach, culinary arts
students prepared and served a “Taste of Italy”. The menu was a Sicllian
Timballo, Focaccia and whipped butter, Beef cooked Osso Bucco style with creamy
polenta, Saltimbocca alla Romana, garlic roasted potatoes, mixed veg and a
plated dessert of Lemon Olive Oil cake, vanilla poached pear, ricotta white
chocolate mousse, and blueberry cream.
Pete Williams, GLE director, introduced Bruce Watson, Director
of the GHS Career and Technical Education department who gave a brief overview
of the CTE program. Goochland students are exposed to a wide array of possible career
paths beginning in elementary school. CTE offerings at the high school include
EMT, nurse aid, one of only two heavy equipment operator classes in the state,
building trades, woodworking, and of course, culinary arts. “These students are
here because they chose culinary arts as an elective,” said Watson. A hearty
round of applause thanked the students for the fine meal.
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| Bruce Warson(l) introduces culinary arts students and Chef Erlenbach |
The GLE program, which began in 1996, consists of sessions
with all facets of the community including local government, public schools, Fire-Rescue,
the Sheriff’s Office, Courts, county history, agriculture, economic
development, community services and non-profits, a visit to our delegation at
the Virginia General Assembly, and dinner with local elected officials. GLE provides
an opportunity for lifelong Goochland and newcomers to learn about the county
and get to know people they might not otherwise encounter.
Classes begin in early fall. Go to https://goochland.ext.vt.edu/get-involved.html
for more information.
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