Mary J. Blige Foundation and YPL Celebrate Culinary Apprentice Program Grads

In partnership with the Mary J. Blige Foundation, Yonkers Public Library is proud to celebrate the graduates of our Culinary Career Pathways Apprentice Program—an initiative designed to empower women through culinary careers.

Congratulations to our incredible participants, who completed the program and earned:

An $800 stipend

Hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen

NY State Food Safety Handling Certification

Your dedication, passion, and hard work are truly inspiring. We can’t wait to see what you cook up next!

The grads are pictured at Off the Hook restaurant in Yonkers.