OCC Offers Personal and Professional Classes in Culinary and Personal Finance

Love to learn and feed your curiosities in a tangible way? Oakland Community College is featuring an expanded series of culinary and personal finance classes for the community this fall. Part of its growing Continuing Education program, the series features opportunities to nourish their inner chef or prosper with greater financially savvy. Early sign up is encouraged. Classes run from September to December.

CE Classes
OCC will be offering Continuing Education classes in Culinary and Personal Finance this fall.

Culinary Classes

OCC is offering 16 Culinary Arts classes, held in College’s culinary kitchens on the Orchard Ridge campus in Farmington Hills. These classes span a variety of cooking and spirits styles, including:  

  • Rolled Sushi – Sept. 24, 2021
  • Big and Bold Bourbon - Sept. 29, 2021
  • Fermentation: Demo and Hands-On Workshop, Oct. 12 and Oct. 14, 2021
  • Tour de Wine – Oct.13, 2021
  • Temari Sushi Making – Oct.15, 2021
  • Halloween Cookie Creations – Oct. 21, 2021
  • Subtleties of Scotch – Oct. 27,  2021
  • The Big 3 of Red Grapes – Nov. 3, 2021
  • Port's Pleasures – Nov.10, 2021
  • Tempura – Nov.12, 2021
  • Holiday Wine Classics – Nov.17, 2021
  • Thanksgiving Cookie Creations – Nov.18, 2021
  • Traditional Charcuterie – Nov. 7, 2021
  • Super Sparklers of Wine – Dec. 8, 2021
  • Holiday Cookie Creations – Dec. 9, 2021
  • Bento Box Meals – Dec. 10, 2021                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Personal Finance

Five Personal Finance classes will be offered on OCC’s Auburn Hills campus that will provide valuable information to help people plan and reach their financial goals, including: 

  • Getting started in the world of financial planning – Sept.22, 2021
  • What is the deal with life insurance? – Oct.6, 2021
  • Saving for retirement made easy – Oct. 20, 2021
  • Estate planning mistakes you don't want to make – Nov. 3, 2021
  • Make your kids money smart – Nov.17, 2021                                                                                                                                                                                                              

For complete descriptions of each Culinary and Personal Finance class and to register, visit https://oaklandcc.edu/ce/personal-enrichment.aspx.

About OCC

Offering nearly 100 degrees and certificates, OCC is Michigan’s largest multi-campus community college and No. 1 transfer institution in the state. The College provides academic, career training and enriching experiences, designed to empower students to reach their potential and enhance our community. More than 1 million students have enrolled in the College since it opened in 1965. A seven-person Board of Trustees governs OCC. Board members are elected on a non-partisan, at-large basis, serve as volunteers and are not paid. Mission statement: OCC is committed to empowering our students to succeed and advancing our community. Learn more at oaklandcc.edu.

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