Educational options for students in Denver include studying the art of cooking, culinary arts, and catering and banquet operations at the Art Institute of Colorado. Another possibility is the
University of Denver, where students can earn a bachelor degree in hotel, restaurant, and tourism management.
Tremendous population growth in the Denver metro area has fueled development in both restaurants and tourist attractions, generating lots of jobs in the hospitality industry. The outlook is especially promising for chefs and cooks, each expected to see an increase of positions of 22% through 2012. In addition, Colorado is home to a number of dude ranches and ski resorts that accommodate thousands of visitors annually, providing lots of internship opportunities for hospitality and culinary students throughout the state.
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