Schoolcraft College in Livonia has unveiled an $11 million renovation of its Vistatech Center, a venue used for business gatherings, corporate events, learning, training, and culinary arts education. College officials state the venue is the “first-of-its-kind in higher education.”
Designed for students and faculty at Schoolcraft College as well as the general public, the Vistatech Center is the hub of the institution’s culinary school and the site of master chef exams offered in the United States.
Central to the renovation are three culinary establishments: American Harvest Restaurant, Main Street Café, and The Craft Grille, where students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience by working under the supervision of talented chefs within the culinary department.
In addition to culinary experience, the Main Street Cafe and The Craft Grille feature award-winning craft beers created by the college’s Brewing and Distillation Technology program.
The Vistatech Center offers a Collaborative Learning Studio with studio seating, a series of video screens, and a demonstration kitchen available to rent for corporate events. The center features state-of-the-art telecommunications technology, flexible furniture configurations, on-site catering services, and some of the nation’s most advanced instructional kitchens.
The adaptable space can accommodate various corporate events, business meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences. Operating seven days a week, the Vistatech Center serves students and the community while providing a non-traditional revenue source that helps keep Schoolcraft’s tuition rates competitive.
“The Vistatech Center embodies Schoolcraft’s vision of pushing boundaries and embracing innovation,” says Glenn Cerny, president of Schoolcraft College. “This architectural marvel is not just a space, but a force that will drive our community toward a brighter future.”
The renovated center is part of a broader vision for the campus.
Schoolcraft College, which offers numerous private sector partnerships, has added to the campus a surgical-medical facility operated by Trinity Health, a sports performance facility sponsored by Trinity Health, and a manufacturing company (Masco Corp.) – all offering learning and employment opportunities for Schoolcraft students while generating non-traditional revenue for the college and serving metro Detroit residents.
For more information, visit, American Harvest Restaurant, Main Street Café, and here.
