Instituto Capim Santo Opens a Free Cooking Course in Belo Horizonte
The Instituto Capim Santo is launching a free 100-hour cooking course in Belo Horizonte, with 50 places and a daily transport allowance. Classes start 3 September 2026. The post Instituto Capim Santo Opens a Free Cooking Course in Belo Horizonte appeared first on The Rio Times .
Instituto Capim Santo, a free gastronomic training project founded by Brazilian chef Morena Leite, is offering a first-of-its-kind free 100-hour cooking course in Belo Horizonte, beginning on September 3, 2026. The course, named "Cozinheiro do Amanhã" (Cook of Tomorrow), targets individuals in vulnerable situations and provides a pathway into the culinary world without any cost.
Held at Le Cordon Bleu kitchen at UniBH in the Buritis neighborhood of Belo Horizonte, the course runs Monday to Friday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with transportation assistance provided at 18 reais (approximately US$3.50) per day. The program is designed for daytime learners and offers 50 spots, split into two intakes, prioritizing those with lower incomes and less educational access.
The course will run for about two months, with selected applicants expected to gain professional culinary skills and potentially open doors to employment or entrepreneurship in the food industry.
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