Welcome to Amala Lives Institute
Empowering & Equipping New Leaders for a Promising Future!
Amala Lives Institute is an innovative Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Small Business Entrepreneurship vocational and post-secondary education program. This simple approach has effectively fueled our growth since we opened our doors in 2016. We’re thrilled you’ve decided to visit us - please browse our site to discover are amazing program offerings.
About Us
Our Mission is designed to inspire, equip, and empower at-risk individuals, families and communities through professional, educational and economic pathways.
Amala Lives Institute prepares students to learn the fundamentals of the Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Small Business Entrepreneurship profession, as well as the business aptitudes and research needed to prepare students for sustainable careers or advancements in education.
Our programs meet the regional needs and lead to a pathway of lifelong success. Founded in 2016, by renowned author, entrepreneur & visionary Brandi Forte, the Institute aims to create graduates who will become professional leaders of the 21st workforce community. Get in touch with us today to learn how Amala Lives Institute can help you take your educational goals to the next level!
Amala Lives Institute Programs
Culinary ArtsHospitality Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Amala Lives Institute essential goal is to provide vocational, practical and hands-on experience to those who have a true desire to work in the culinary arts, hospitality, and business industries.
Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Learn the skills that you need to start and operate a successful business. The Amala Lives Insitute Small Business and Entrepreneurship program teaches basic entrepreneurship concepts such as ideation, opportunity recognition, market research and analysis, business plan development, financial planning, and business management. Essentials of Entrepreneurship begins by helping students recognize entrepreneurial traits and progresses to complex ideas of how innovation kick starts entrepreneurial ventures.
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Culinary Arts Program
The culinary arts program is aimed to provide practical and hands-on experience to students who have true desires in working in the food service industry. Utilizing the National Restaurant’s Association’s ServSafe Curriculum, Amala Lives culinary program prepares students to learn the fundamentals of the food service industry, food safety concepts, food production, technology and the business aptitudes needed to prepare them for entry-level careers in food service businesses or to enroll in an advanced degree program.
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Hospitality Program
The Hospitality program is aimed to provide a training ground for students with a desire to pursue promising careers in the hospitality profession. Utilizing the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute’s (AHLEI) curriculum, the program of study will focus on teaching the fundamentals of Guest Services, Hotel Operations, Rooms Division and Maintenance, Travel & Tourism and Technology in Hospitality.
Opening Hours
Come Visit
Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm
Sat: 10am - 2pm
Sun: Closed
