Launching the James Beard House Fellows Program
Capital One joined forces with the James Beard Foundation to amplify diverse voices in the culinary industry
Established over 30 years ago, the James Beard Foundation celebrates and supports the people behind America’s food culture, while pushing for new standards in the restaurant industry to create a future where all have the opportunity to thrive.
By amplifying diverse voices, celebrating those leading the way and supporting those on the path to do so, the Foundation is working to create a more equitable and sustainable future — what they call Good Food for Good.
In May 2021, Capital One teamed up with the James Beard Foundation to launch the James Beard House Fellows Program. Along with support from the Food Education Fund, Capital One re-envisioned the incubator’s space into a hub of training and professional development for talented emerging chefs. The initial class of six fellows are all alumni of Food Education Fund’s New York-based partner high schools.
The program ran through October 2021 and each fellow embarked on a one-month residency at the James Beard House, receiving training in financial and legal matters, public relations, policy and advocacy and social media.