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U.S. Foods awards 18 students with thousands of dollars for their Culinary Arts Education

18 students across the U.S. will be receiving 20 thousand dollars each to pay for a culinary arts education. U.S. Foods says that the scholarship is to bridge the gap in the culinary industry.

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WATCH: Eighteen students across the U.S. will be receiving 20 thousand dollars each for their culinary arts education.

The organization, U.S. Foods, says this scholarship aims to fill the overarching labor shortages, and the Colorado Restaurant Association reported eight out of ten locally owned businesses are struggling to find enough staff in 2024.

One recipient of the scholarship is a Colorado native and attends Pikes Peak State College.

Hear from Sophia Lampros and how this scholarship has changed her life.

Homeless Union in Colorado Springs speaks out during cleanup operation

Multiple people experiencing homelessness talked on camera as the City of Colorado Springs executed a cleanup operation on Wednesday. The operation continues Thursday.

Homeless Union in Colorado Springs speaks out during cleanup operation

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U.S. Foods awards 18 students with thousands of dollars for their Culinary Arts Education

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