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| Welcome to the Western
Culinary Institute, located in Portland, Oregon. If you're not familiar
with Portland, you're in for a real treat. Two-thirds of our students come
from out of state, and for good reason: Surrounded by rivers, mountains,
and lush green hills, Portland is stunningly beautiful, and known for being
one of the most livable cities in the United States. Though it's a mid-sized
city, it has a big-city feel. Portlanders enjoy an exciting array of arts
and entertainment, including a thriving restaurant scene. In short, Portland
is a great place in which to live, go to school, and work.
As Americans' taste for fine cuisine grew in the '80s, so did the demand for professionally trained chefs. In 1983, two Portland businessmen, Horst Mager (locally famous for his Rheinlander restaurant and yearly Oktoberfest celebration) and Donald Waldbauer, teamed up to establish Western Culinary Institute. WCI quickly gained a reputation for being one of the nation's outstanding private schools. The school was originally called the Horst Mager Culinary Institute, and its quality, hands-on curriculum attracted students from all over the United States, as well as many countries around the world. In 1986, the Institute adopted its corporate name, Western Culinary Institute, to better reflect its geographic location and reputation as a nationally recognized culinary institute. In 1996, WCI became a part of Career Education Corporation (CEC), a network of career schools known for their quality curricula and their ability to place graduating students in positions within their chosen fields. And more great news for WCI students: In 1999, WCI formed a partnership with world-famous Le Cordon Bleu, meaning that future WCI students can graduate with a coveted Le Cordon Bleu diploma, both in culinary arts and restaurant management. In 2000, two very exciting things transpired. First, WCI was approved for an Associate of Occupational Studies Degree. Second, WCI is excited to be the first school in America to offer the coveted Le Cordon Bleu Restaurant Management Diploma. We want you to become a student at WCI. Please take some time to surf our site, and contact us to receive more information about the school and your opportunities in the culinary arts field.
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