
About DIG
Detroit Institute of Gastronomy is a culinary apprenticeship program
that prepares students for the industry.



A student-centered
Institute in philosophy & operation
With our industry partners, we lead the way in preparing students by supporting and empowering their achievement of knowledge, skills, and abilities resulting in productive individuals who contribute to their community, continue lifelong learning and become global citizens.
Mission Statement
We are empowered, focused, and committed to providing transformative educational experiences. We empower aspiring culinary artisans through an immersive chef driven apprenticeship education. We deliver focused, industry relevant, online education paired with real-time, in-field practical skill application. We build students with well-informed minds, skillful hands, feet that willingly carry responsibility, heads held high in confidence, hearts for hospitality, and the spirit to serve others.
Philosophy
We affirm equal access to all aspects of the institute for the diverse population it serves. The institution approaches all endeavors with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism focused on increasing and enhancing employment opportunities for students who graduate from DIG. The institute, with its faculty and staff, is committed to excellence in its services, programs, and practices which meet rigorous standards established by education industry professionals. Graduates, upon completion of the program, should possess the requisite knowledge and skills to meet their educational goals.
Hear for yourself
"The Detroit Institute of Gastronomy is a culinary apprenticeship program and online class approach aimed to solve the industry's need for a trained culinary workforce."
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Our Guiding E.A.R.T.H. Values
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Institutional Governance
Meet the team behind DIG
Dedicated professionals guiding DIG
Advisory Committee
- Education Specialists
- Industry Leaders
- Human Resources
- Qualified Instructors
Reports & Licenses
Detroit Institute of Gastronomy is licensed in the State of Michigan as a post-secondary proprietary, non-profit school. All apprentice programs have been fully registered with the US-Department of Labor and approved by the American Culinary Federation. Every year, the DIG administration team publishes annual reports on the institute’s effectiveness. From these reports the DIG Strategic Plan is developed.
US DOL PROCLAMATION 2024
Download PDFProprietary School Permit or License 2024
Download PDFAccreditation Letter 2024 June DIG
Download PDFUS Department of Labor Registration
Download PDFIER: 2022-2023
Download PDFIER: 2021-2022
Download PDFIER: 2020-2021
Download PDFIER: 2019-2020
Download PDFIER: Suppliment to Previous Reports – Graduation Rates
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