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About Star Career Academy LI |
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Star Career Academy-Long Island occupies over 12,000 square feet of space in a suburban setting near major roadways in Syosset, Long Island.
Four operating kitchens are equipped with standard equipment for commercial kitchens including professional ranges and ovens, deck ovens, convection ovens, proof-box, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, baker's wood tabletops, low-boy refrigerator with marble top for candy making, as well as commercial equipment such as mixers, blenders, meat slicers, food processors, steam kettle, fryers, and a commercial walk-in box. The kitchen used in the Professional Pastry and Baking program also includes a new Alto Shaam combi-oven, a double convection oven and a 50-gallon capacity Carpigiani ice-cream production machine. Two attractive dining areas serve as student lounge space as well as a simulated restaurant environment, allowing students to serve other students and guests as part of the training program. Theory/lecture components of the culinary and pastry/baking programs are taught in well-lit, comfortable classrooms with a seating capacity of 20 students while kitchens are approved for a maximum class size of 20.
Star Career Academy - the career school of choice. What makes us unique, and unlike other trade schools, is the dedication of our staff to provide performance-based occupational training. Students will be prepared for entry-level employment in allied medical assisting and other health fields, hotel/restaurant management, cosmetology, or a choice from our professional baking, pastry, culinary, or cooking schools. Students gain the knowledge and confidence they need so that they may quickly gain employment and achieve the success they desire. Choose from any of our convenient locations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Long Island.
The mission of Star Career Academy is to:
- Provide performance-based occupational training to prepare students for entry-level employment in allied health fields, cosmetology, professional cooking, baking and pastry arts, and hotel and restaurant management.
- Help students gain the confidence needed to perform at their highest potential and pursue life-long learning and advancement.
- Help students understand and meet professional ethical standards.
- The administration and faculty of Star Career Academy are committed to facilitating the mission by:
- Meeting standards of excellence as determined by its accrediting and licensing agencies.
- Delivering programs that meet the needs of the community.
- Providing the support services needed to allow all students to achieve their goals.
- Ensuring that the school has the resources needed to realize its educational objectives.
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Programs at
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Professional Cooking
Special attention is always given to the practical side of professional food preparation. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for any number of culinary related careers in restaurants, bakeries, food service departments of corporations and health-related institutions, as well as in the rapidly expanding fields of catering and food to go. Students are provided with uniforms and a complete knife set. More than just a cooking school, graduates of this culinary arts program, are fully prepared to fulfill many entry-level food service roles, including sous-chef, garde manger, baker, pantry person, short-order cook and line cook. |
Commercial Cooking
This commercial cooking school focuses on "learning by doing" in areas such as food preparation, catering, skills development and quantity food production. Students are provided with uniforms and a complete knife set. A special externship helps you prepare for an exciting position in the culinary arts after graduation. The program prepares graduates for entry-level employment as a prep cook's assistant, line cook, short-order cook, pantry person, baker, garde manger, or sous chef in culinary establishments including restaurants, corporate dining rooms, hospitals, hotels, and catering companies. |
Hotel and Restaurant Management
The Hotel and Restaurant Management program at Star Career Academy prepares you for entry-level positions in the hospitality industry. Graduates work for hotels, resorts, restaurants, catering companies and cruise lines in a wide variety of positions. You will learn hotel operations in a simulated hotel environment. Everything - from front desk operations, food and beverage procedures, and cost control - is included. |
Medical Assistant
Star Career Academy provides the necessary grounding in clinical and administrative procedures used by entry-level Medical Assistants. The Medical Assistant program prepares students to work in hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices and other health care settings. Throughout training, students learn the basics of anatomy, physiology and pathology along with current medical terminology. To improve employment prospects, students also learn important communications and human relations skills and are taught the professional, legal and ethical standards expected of today's health care worker. An externship in a working health care facility provides the hands-on practice and experience needed for permanent employment readiness. |
Surgical Technology
Star Career Academy has a premium school for surgical technician training. Students are provided with the in-depth knowledge and school-related surgical tech training and experience. They will learn all aspects of surgery, including the law and ethics surrounding surgery, surgical environments, pharmacology, microbiology, sterilization, aseptic techniques, OSHA regulations, transporting and positioning of surgical patients, wound closure, anesthesia, surgical instruments, surgical emergencies, communication skills, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology - everything a surgical technician school could offer and more. Upon earning their surgical technician degree, students can learn the skills necessary to be able to obtain entry-level employment in career-related environments, including hospitals, surgical units, and surgeon's offices. |
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Star Career Academy LI |
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Syosset, NY 11791 |
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