Everest College

At Johnson & Wales University, we prepare you for personal and professional success. Our pioneering educational model of combining academics, hands-on training, work experience tied to a field of study, leadership opportunities and career development has made JWU a recognized leader in career education. JWU’s Charlotte Campus, established in 2004, is a blend of modern and traditional in an intimate university setting. Located in the revitalized uptown business district of “the Queen City,” our fastest-growing campus offers career-focused programs through the College of Business, the College of Culinary Arts and The Hospitality College to more than 2,500 students representing 47 states and 22 countries. The campus features brand new, state-of-the-art business and culinary facilities, including a technologically-advanced amphitheater and street-front baking and pastry labs where passersby can enjoy the action through floor-length windows. At JWU, you’re a name, not a number. Our industry-experienced faculty bring real-life experience, hands-on learning and networking opportunities into small classroom settings, where you’ll learn the knowledge and skills which

Everest College is a university focused on preparing students for personal and professional success through a career-centered education model. With an approach that blends academics, hands-on training, work experience tied to a field of study, leadership opportunities, and career development, Everest College emphasizes practical learning and guidance that supports long-term career goals. The educational experience is designed to help students build the knowledge and skills employers have identified as important for career success, including industry immersion, experiential learning, and use of industry-specific software. For students in Riverside, California and the surrounding area, Everest College offers an option to pursue major coursework from day one while gaining early clarity on whether the chosen field is the right fit. Industry-experienced faculty work in small classroom settings to bring real-life experience, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities into the learning process. A dedicated career advisor and faculty advisor help students develop a career plan, and specialized career courses support resume-building and graduation with work experience intended to distinguish graduates.