Impact

Sunflower’s Impact

Program by the Numbers FY22

13,934 Pastry Arts and Hospitality training hours
34 employment training students and 24 teens served
35% increase in number of program inquiries
70% of graduates placed in employment within 6 months of graduation
5 new employers join our growing list of employer partners

Impact over time 2011-2022

500+ employment training students and teens served since 2011
85% of students completing Sunflower employment training
60+ local businesses have participated as employer partners
A growing number of Sunflower grads are serving you throughout Metro DC

Hear from our students and employers

Where are Sunflower Grads Going

Specialty Bakeries
Supermarkets
Caterers
Country Clubs

Hospital Food Service
Specialty Ice Cream Shops
Specialty Chocolatier
Restaurants

Success Stories

Chad Anthony, Pretzel Bakery

Christina Schaefer, District Donut

Verilyn Gibbs, Nothing Bundt Cakes