Culinary Academy of Las Vegas
Ryan Brux is an accomplished educational leader and English language specialist with extensive experience in curriculum development and instructional support across diverse educational institutions. Currently serving as the Curriculum and Community Education Manager at the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, Ryan collaborates with subject matter experts to create innovative hospitality-focused training programs while leading a team of ESL instructors. Previous roles include Program Director and Director of the ELS TEFL Certification Program, where Ryan implemented educational standards and mentored instructional staff. With a strong academic background, including an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration, Ryan has effectively supported English language education in various capacities, including at the U.S. Department of State and the NYC Department of Education.
Culinary Academy of Las Vegas
The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas is the largest provider of training for entry-level and incumbent workers in the Las Vegas hospitality industry. As a labor-management trust, the Academy has invaluable partnerships with the Culinary Union 226, Bartenders Union 165, and 28 major properties on the Las Vegas Strip. Our goal is to provide high-quality training that will enable people to have great careers in the hospitality industry, with good wages, opportunities for career advancement, and health and retirement benefits. The Academy is an internationally recognized model for workplace education and vocational training. The vision of the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas is to reduce poverty and eliminate unemployment by providing employability and vocational skills to youth, adults, and displaced workers. Each year, the Academy trains several thousand people in 12 job classifications for the local hospitality industry: baker’s helper, bar back, bar porter, bus person, food server, fountain worker, guest room attendant, house person/utility porter, professional cook, sommelier, steward, and wine server. Our training model simulates actual working conditions wherever possible.