DonateImpact
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
