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 offering education designed to help students achieve personal and professional success through a career-focused learning model. The approach combines academics with hands-on training, work experience connected to a student’s field of study, leadership opportunities, and career development—built to reflect the real skills employers identify as important for long-term career outcomes. With small classroom settings and industry-experienced faculty, students benefit from real-life experience, practical learning, and networking opportunities. Courses begin from day one in the chosen major, helping students quickly confirm whether their field is the right fit. Experiential learning, industry practices, and industry-specific software support students as they build both job-ready capabilities and career plans for what comes next, supported by dedicated career and faculty advisors. For students in San Jose, California seeking a university experience rooted in career preparation, Everest College emphasizes tailored guidance, structured career courses, and resume-building support tied to completed coursework and practical experience.