About the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI)
Delivering Education, Experience, and Excellence
The UA-Pulaski Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI) is a world-class training center dedicated to developing the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals. Located in Little Rock, CAHMI offers hands-on, industry-driven programs that prepare students for rewarding careers in Arkansas and beyond.
Mission
To deliver education, experience, and excellence through high-quality academic programs that meet stakeholder needs in a global market.
Vision
To cultivate lifelong careers and future industry leaders through accessible and affordable training.
History of the UAPTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
In 2006, the Arkansas Culinary School officially merged with the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College, forming a new academic division offering associate degrees in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality Management. Enrollment quickly expanded-from 47 students at the time of the merger to more than 400 within a few years.
Recognizing the need for a state-of-the-art training facility, UA-Pulaski Tech leadership and community partners began planning for a new culinary building, selecting space near the Saline-Pulaski County line for its accessibility and cost efficiency.
With funding from a bond issue by the Pulaski Tech Board of Trustees and $2.5 million raised by the UA-PTC Foundation, construction began in 2011. The 60,000-square-foot facility, built by Kinco Constructors, was completed in just 13 months and opened to students shortly thereafter.
The result was the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI) - a cutting-edge, hands-on learning environment that continues to elevate culinary education in Arkansas and beyond.
Programs Offered
Students gain real-world skills through a variety of degree and certificate programs, including:
Baking and Pastry
Culinary Arts
Hospitality Management
Dietary Management
3D Program (Design, Develop, Deliver)
Accreditation
Graduates from CAHMI enter the workforce with some of the most widely recognized culinary and hospitality credentials in the nation. CAHMI programs are recognized and accredited by the industry's top organizations:
The UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Baking Pastry programs are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission.
The UA-PTC Hospitality Management program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA).
The UA-PTC Dietary Management program is an Approved Training Program by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals.