Emy Rodriguez, Cicero, Illinois, is thrilled to be pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a pastry chef thanks to Triton College’s Hospitality Industry Administration (HIA) Program.

“Ever since I was little, I knew I wanted to be a baker,” said Rodriguez. In learning about the HIA Program, Rodriguez contacted Department Chair Chef Denise Smith-Gaborit, who offered to give Rodriguez a campus tour that included visiting Triton’s state-of-the-art kitchens, bakeries and classroom facilities. read more...