About
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students. In addition to programs in construction, early childhood education, dental services and the culinary arts – subjects they continue to teach – George Brown once offered programs that might not be quite as relevant today, like sign writing or watchmaking. Believe it or not, they even prepared students for careers at sea through a marine engineering program. Since then, the student population has grown to over 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Gervan Fearon’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened their international partnerships and increased their commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
Studying in downtown Toronto, students will live, learn and work in the heart of Canada’s biggest, most diverse economy. George Brown offers more than 160 career-focused certificate, diploma, postgraduate and degree programs – one of the widest ranges of full-time college programs in Canada. Most of their programs have a field education component which gives students a valuable opportunity to work and learn with industry partners who may even one day become their future employer.
St. James Campus is the home to the following George Brown College centres and schools:
- • Centre for Business: School of Accounting & Finance; School of Human Resources; School of Management; School of Marketing
- • Centre for Arts, Design & Information Technology: School of Media & Performing Arts
- • Centre for Community Services & Early Childhood: School of Deaf & Deafblind Studies; School of Social & Community Services
- • Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts: Chef School; School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
- • Centre for Preparatory & Liberal Studies: School of English as a Second Language; School of Immigrant & Transitional Education; School of Liberal Arts & Sciences; School of Work & College Preparation
Why George Brown College - St. James
- Campus life: Meet new people, build networks and get involved with: Athletics and Recreation: Varsity sports, fitness centres and classes, drop-in sports and organized leagues; Enactus George Brown: A volunteer entrepreneurial group that strives to improve local communities; Peerconnect: A student support service that runs activities, events, wellness initiatives and workshops; Student Clubs: More than 50 clubs based on field of study, personal interests and social movements; Student Leadership Academy (SLA): A student group that provides leadership training and volunteer opportunities; Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC): A student organization – with an elected board of directors – that provides services and runs events
- Location: Love the city life? Want to study in downtown Toronto? George Brown College’s location gives students access to top employers for field education and networking opportunities. It also means they’ll get to enjoy other perks of going to school downtown, including being close to great cafes, restaurants, shopping, and Toronto attractions. The three campuses — Casa Loma, St. James and Waterfront — are all easily accessible by public transit and surrounded by bike lanes as part of Toronto’s cycling network.
- Campus life: Meet new people, build networks and get involved with: Athletics and Recreation: Varsity sports, fitness centres and classes, drop-in sports and organized leagues; Enactus George Brown: A volunteer entrepreneurial group that strives to improve local communities; Peerconnect: A student support service that runs activities, events, wellness initiatives and workshops; Student Clubs: More than 50 clubs based on field of study, personal interests and social movements; Student Leadership Academy (SLA): A student group that provides leadership training and volunteer opportunities; Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC): A student organization – with an elected board of directors – that provides services and runs events
College Diploma - Baking and Pastry Arts Management
Under the guidance of top baking professionals, students will develop core skills and unleash their creativity in a wide range of specialized areas, including:
- • chocolate and confections
- • wedding cakes
- • modern bakery cafe
- • tarts and pastries
- • plated desserts
- • artisan breads and breakfast pastries
- • petits fours, laminated dough and viennoiseries
- • ice cream and sorbets
- • artisan sugar confections
These skills will make students a highly sought-after in the world of high-end bakery and pastry arts. Students’ classroom work will include a series of case studies designed to develop and perfect each student’s baking skills. They will also complete an industry externship, gaining experiential practice and practical experience that will give them a real career advantage.
On the business side, students will learn the key skills that are necessary to run a successful baking operation, including:
- • business planning
- • leadership and motivation
- • sales and marketing
- • product packaging, showcasing and distribution methods
College Diploma - Food and Beverage Management - Restaurant Management
In George Brown College Food and Beverage Management program, students will learn about the exciting and diverse Food and Beverage industry with courses in wine, mixology, entrepreneurship, and strategic restaurant management. In first year of this program students will be provide with foundational industry knowledge, by learning and working alongside their peers across all sectors in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, referred to as a “common first year approach”. In first year students will gain knowledge in the areas of hotels, event planning, tourism, and food and beverages through a range of practical and theoretical courses.
During second year of study, students will apply their understanding of theory through unique learning techniques and invaluable practical experience. They will have the opportunity to:
- • Take over The Chefs’ House, George Brown’s state-of-the-art restaurant and learning facility, where students will manage all aspects of operations including designing and selling tickets, working with industry partners, performing cost analysis and designing the food and beverage menu in partnership with the culinary students.
- • Embark on an educational, virtual adventure via Restaurant Simulation, where students will revitalize and transform a failing restaurant into a profitable enterprise by utilizing decision making, management and financial planning skills.
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- • Plan, prepare and present quality food and beverage for a variety of hospitality environments.
- • Deliver accomplished service of food and beverage for a hospitality enterprise.
- • Support an industry and workplace service culture by adopting a positive attitude and professional decorum, accommodating diverse and special needs and contributing as a team member.
- • Deliver customer service and solutions that anticipate, meet and/or exceed individual expectations, as well as organizational expectations, standards and objectives.
- • Use marketing concepts, market research, social networks, sales and revenue management strategies, relationship management skills and product knowledge to promote and sell hospitality services, products and guest experiences.
- • Apply business and revenue models as well as basic accounting, budgeting, financial and administration skills to support the effective management and operation of a variety of organizations delivering hospitality services and products.
- • Comply with relevant organization and workplace systems, processes, policies, standards, legal obligations and regulations, and apply risk management principles, to support and maintain efficient, safe, secure, accessible and healthy hospitality operations.
- • Use appropriate technologies to enhance the quality and delivery of hospitality services, products and guest experiences and to measure the effectiveness of hospitality operations.
- • Keep current with hospitality trends and issues, and interdependent relationships in the broader tourism industry sectors to improve work performance and guide career development.
- • Use leadership, teamwork, conflict and relationship management skills and tools, as well as knowledge of organizational behaviour, labour relations, employment standards and human rights to contribute to a positive work environment.
- • Respond to issues and dilemmas arising in the delivery of hospitality services, products and guest experiences by using and promoting ethical behaviour and best practices of corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.
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