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 helping students achieve personal and professional success through a career-oriented educational approach. Its model blends academics with hands-on training, work experience connected to a field of study, leadership opportunities, and career development—an approach recognized for preparing students for outcomes employers seek. With a learning experience designed around small classrooms and industry-experienced faculty, students gain real-world knowledge, practical skills, and networking opportunities that support long-term career goals. Everest College emphasizes immersion in industry practices and experiential learning, including industry-specific software, to help students build job-ready capabilities from the start. Students can also benefit from guidance through dedicated career and faculty advisors, along with specialized career courses intended to support resume development and professional readiness. Serving learners in San Diego, California through directory listings at directorysandiegocalifornia.com, Everest College is positioned as a career-focused option for students seeking education that pairs curriculum with practical experience.