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Culinary Career Pathways & Partnerships | Wekiva Culinary, Apopka FL

August 1, 2026 Chef Bates

Wekiva Culinary Students at Award Banquet

Explore culinary career pathways, partnership opportunities, and sponsorship options with Wekiva Culinary’s award-winning high school program in Apopka, FL.

Wekiva Culinary is now the Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts at Wekiva High School.

This means students from all over OCPS may apply to be admitted, regardless of what school they are zoned to attend. If your student is passionate about cooking and a career in the Culinary Arts, is interested in owning a restaurant one day, or is just curious about what the food and beverage industry is all about, apply for admission today!

You can always contact Program Director and Lead Instructor Chef Bates for more information. Email christopher.bates@ocps.net. To make sure your email is given a priority response, please put “magnet inquiry” in the subject heading of your email.

For more information, watch the orientation videos below.