South Seattle Community College, located in Seattle, is an institution that offers associate of occupational degrees in several technical disciplines, as well as liberal arts and sciences. The college also offers the Culinary Arts Program. The program has been serving the hospitality industry for more than 25 years. The college offers full-term culinary arts and pastry programs. The full-service restaurants and student dining are available to public as well as special event catering. Students learn through theory and experience in the institution s restaurants. Many of the students have received gold medals in the hot food, cold food and pastry categories. The college also hosts a Web site and provides information on culinary and other programs.