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 career-focused university offering an educational approach designed to support personal and professional success. The learning model combines academics with hands-on training, work experience tied to a field of study, leadership opportunities, and career development—creating a pathway aligned with what employers identify as important for long-term career success. With industry-experienced faculty, students benefit from real-life experience, practical learning, and networking opportunities in small classroom settings, where they can begin taking courses in their major from day one to confirm the right fit. Everest College emphasizes experiential learning supported by industry practices and industry-specific software, helping students build job-ready skills and develop their career plans with support from dedicated career and faculty advisors. Specialized career courses are designed to help students build a resume and graduate with work experience that sets them apart. Serving students locally in Fresno, California, Everest College is a practical option for those seeking university programs centered on career development and hands-on preparation, with an advisor-supported focus on navigating education toward meaningful employment outcomes.