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Impact

Sunflower’s Impact

Program by the Numbers FY25

  • 19,552 Combined Pastry Arts, Hospitality, and Culinary training hours
  • 51 employment training students and 32 teens served
  • 90% of students completed the 26-week training program
  • 46 students enrolled in Job Services
  • 58% of graduates placed in employment within 6 months of graduation
  • 81% of placed students retained employment year to date
  • 100% of graduates receive ServSafe certification
  • 11 new employers join our growing list of employer partners

Impact over time 2009-2025

  • 675+ employment training students and teens served since 2009
  • 65+ local businesses have participated as employer partners
  • Students gain self confidence and self esteem which contributes to success in employment

Hear from our students and employers

Where are Sunflower Grads Going

  • Specialty Bakeries
  • Supermarkets
  • Caterers
  • Country Clubs
  • Coffee Shops
  • Hospital/Senior Facility Food Service
  • Specialty Ice Cream Shops
  • Specialty Chocolatier
  • Restaurants

Success Stories

Chad Anthony, Pretzel Bakery

Christina Schaefer, District Donut

Verilyn Gibbs, Nothing Bundt Cakes