Everest College

At Johnson & Wales University, we prepare you for personal and professional success. Our pioneering educational model of combining academics, hands-on training, work experience tied to a field of study, leadership opportunities and career development has made JWU a recognized leader in career education. JWU’s Charlotte Campus, established in 2004, is a blend of modern and traditional in an intimate university setting. Located in the revitalized uptown business district of “the Queen City,” our fastest-growing campus offers career-focused programs through the College of Business, the College of Culinary Arts and The Hospitality College to more than 2,500 students representing 47 states and 22 countries. The campus features brand new, state-of-the-art business and culinary facilities, including a technologically-advanced amphitheater and street-front baking and pastry labs where passersby can enjoy the action through floor-length windows. At JWU, you’re a name, not a number. Our industry-experienced faculty bring real-life experience, hands-on learning and networking opportunities into small classroom settings, where you’ll learn the knowledge and skills which

Everest College is a university focused on preparing students for personal and professional success through an educational model that combines academics with hands-on training, work experience tied to a field of study, leadership opportunities, and career development. The school’s approach emphasizes industry-connected learning and small classroom environments, where industry-experienced faculty bring real-life experience, practical instruction, and networking opportunities. Students begin taking courses in their major from day one to help them quickly determine whether their chosen field is the right fit, supported by immersion in industry practices and experiential learning using industry-specific software. A dedicated career advisor and faculty advisor help guide students in building a career plan, including specialized career courses designed to help students develop career-ready materials and graduate with work experience that supports long-term goals. For learners in Toronto, Ontario, Everest College offers a career-focused education model shaped by a strong emphasis on employable skills and employer-identified knowledge, drawing on the success of a large alumni community across many countries.