Culinary Academy of Las Vegas

At the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, opportunity is more than a promise—it’s a pathway. Every year, we serve more than 2,000 Southern Nevadans—many facing barriers like housing instability, limited English proficiency, or financial hardship—and equip them with the skills, confidence, and support needed to secure family-sustaining careers in the hospitality industry. Through hands-on training, industry-recognized credentials, and direct connections to more than 50 employer partners across the Las Vegas Strip, our graduates don’t just find jobs—they launch careers, often starting at approximately $21 per hour with benefits. With an 85% program completion rate and 84% job placement rate, your investment delivers measurable, life-changing outcomes for individuals and families across our community.

Today, as we expand through CALV Forward—doubling our training capacity to meet the growing workforce demands of Southern Nevada—your support is more critical than ever. A gift to CALV directly funds tuition assistance, career training, and essential wraparound services such as transportation, childcare, and job placement support, ensuring students can not only enroll but also succeed. When you give, you are helping build a stronger workforce, a more resilient community, and a future where economic mobility is within reach for all.