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Former Prendie campus in Drexel Hill to host new cooking facility
Delaware County Community College, Delaware County Council, and Visit Delco have announced a partnership to enhance hospitality and culinary arts education, strengthening workforce development in the region.
The initiative, unveiled during a press conference at the Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center in Drexel Hill, will support a state-of-the-art facility for DCCC’s Culinary Arts and Hotel and Restaurant Management Programs at the former Archbishop Prendergast School in Drexel Hill. DCCC is transforming the school into a state-of-the-art, multi-million-dollar, education and workforce training facility. The new location will open in 2026 and is being supported by the DCCC Educational Foundation’s Building Community Campaign.
Dr. Marta Yera Cronin, president of DCCC, called the partnership a transformational investment in education and economic development.
“This collaboration represents a commitment to providing our students with resources to succeed in growing industries,” Cronin said. “We’re proud to work with the county to deliver a program that meets the needs of both our students and local employers.”
The College’s Hotel and Restaurant Management, A.A.S. program is designed for individuals seeking specialized training and knowledge as preparation for a career in the vast hospitality industry.
For more information about DCCC’s new Southeast Center, visit dccc.edu/new-center. For more on Culinary Arts at DCCC, visit dccc.edu/culinary.
