Welcome to The BrandBuilders Podcast! Today, we’re cooking up something good, with Chef Ron Ahlert, the Executive Director of the Community Culinary School of Charlotte (CCSC). Under Chef Ron’s leadership, CCSC has been transforming lives through culinary education, providing essential workforce training and job placement assistance to adults facing barriers to employment.

CCSC’s mission is to tackle the root causes of poverty by equipping students with the skills necessary for sustainable careers in the food service industry. Their innovative programs not only teach culinary arts but also focus on job readiness, life skills, and goal-setting, helping individuals move from dependency to self-sufficiency.