Food industry careers are rewarding and challenging but can be difficult to break into without prior experience or training. Pikes Peak Library District offers Food Industry Training that is perfect for anyone wanting to enter the food industry or advance their career. We offer this training multiple times per year. Registration is currently open for the next session that runs from March 25 - April 26.
The Food Industry Training is a five-week training program at the Library that teaches participants the entry-level skills they need to find or advance in employment as a qualified prep cook or line cook. The program helps them learn basic culinary fundamentals, practice professionalism, explore career opportunities in the culinary industry, and earn their ServSafe Food Handler certification.
Participants learn proper food handling, recipe reading, product identification, team building in a food industry setting, cooking methods and techniques, and other essential skills.
No prior experience is necessary, and there is no cost to participate. Participants must be eligible to work in the U.S., be able to attend the scheduled classes, be pursuing a career in the culinary industry, and be age 18 or older. Applications for this session close on Thu., March 7.
March is Women’s History Month, honoring the contributions of women in the U.S. now and throughout history, and recognizing the achievements of women in a variety of fields. Celebrate and learn more about this history with the resources, book lists, and websites on this page.
Booklists
- Books for Family Sharing
- Biographies and Memoirs
- Classics
- Humor
- Hoopla eBooks
- Books on OverDrive
- Check out the curated book lists on Libby/OverDrive
Resources
- Find biographies and reference information about notable women in history using one of PPLD’s databases.
- Explore eBooks by women authors using Freading.
- Enjoy videos and documentaries directed by women or about women’s history and current events on Kanopy.
- Browse a selection of movies and TV on Hoopla.
Websites
- Women’s History Month (for all ages)
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. - National Women’s History Museum (for all ages)
- National Archives (for all ages)
- U.S. Census Bureau (for all ages)
Find interesting facts and statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. - National Geographic Kids (an engaging resource for kids)
All El Paso County residents are invited to attend one of four upcoming public input sessions to express your thoughts about how Pikes Peak Library District can better serve its community. As we plan for the future of the Library District, your feedback will help us identify ways we are succeeding and in what ways we can continue to grow. If you have used any of our libraries, resources, or services, or have ideas how the Library could help you and your family, join us to share your experiences and suggestions with us. Your input will help shape the future of the Library District.
Mark your calendar to attend the input session that fits your schedule best:
Wed., Feb. 14 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Western Museum of Mining & Industry
225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Wed., Feb. 21 from 10 - 11 a.m.
Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado
2605 Preamble Pt, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Tue., Feb. 27 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Ruth Holley Library
685 North Murray Blvd.
Thu., Feb. 29 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Virtual
Register for the access link
Unable to attend? We still want to hear from you! Share your feedback by completing our online survey. If you took the survey in fall 2023, your feedback has already been received and you don’t need to take it again.