Secure your spot in September or October classes, available in-person and online, to stay on track or keep moving forward.
Recipe for success
Unleash your inner chef with hands-on training, expert guidance, and a world-class culinary arts program at Kirkwood.
Get hands-on training at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, including food and beverage operations at The Class Act restaurant.
Explore Culinary ArtsBeing a woman in the trades can seem intimidating, but this program has given me the confidence I need to be successful. I’m training to become a travel welder. I want to see the world and this program has prepared me to do it!"
Keara Millsap Hiawatha, Iowa
Breaking Barriers
Empowering the next generation of welders and igniting a passion for craftsmanship.
Meet President Fisher
On Monday, Oct. 30, President Fisher officially stepped into her role as the sixth president, the second female president, and the first alumni president of Kirkwood.
Find Your Future
President Fisher is one of more than 200,000 successful alumni. You could be next!
Join us at Kirkwood
Incredible majors. Affordable degrees. Pathways to great jobs. Amazing faculty and staff. Friendships and connections that last a lifetime. Choose Kirkwood to find your future and save a fortune.