The partnership between Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace and Schoolcraft College will grant students in areas of study such as culinary arts, business, supply chain management and more access to real-world experiences on campus that cannot be found anywhere else.
A brand-new partnership between Schoolcraft College and Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace will feature incredible opportunities for students.
Highlighted in a recent promotional video produced by Schoolcraft College’s Media Services department, the partnership will grant students in areas of study such as culinary arts, business, supply chain management and more access to real-world experiences on campus that cannot be found anywhere else.
“We’re very excited for this new opportunity and new phase of our life with Nino’s. We’re very fortunate that we’re able to pull your students, who have a background and have a flair for the culinary arts,” said Leo Salvaggio, one of the market’s owners. “We’re going to help the students. We’re going to help the students grow and understand exactly what they’re getting into.”
The new market — which is currently under construction on the north side of Schoolcraft College’s campus along Haggerty Road — will not only provide the community with a high-class shopping experience, it will also serve as an extension of Schoolcraft College’s hands-on education. Through the partnership, guests to the market will observe students getting real-world experience in a variety of disciplines.
Curriculum ideas are already in the works for several academic departments, with students already getting hands-on experience: culinary arts students have spent time with Nino Salvaggio’s staff learning how to properly identify the right produce to take back to the market with hands-on experience at Detroit Produce Terminal.
Arielle Taylor, a full-time business instructor, said students will get a chance to directly impact operations of the market in a unique way.
“If you’re looking at a BUS 101 course, our students will be able to learn about buying patterns and what it takes to run a grocery store from start to finish,” Taylor said. “It’s exciting because our students will be able to come up with these opportunities that will get our community members to come back to campus.” Securing the academic experience for students to get this experience was a top goal of Schoolcraft College President Dr. Glenn Cerny at the beginning of the project.
“Watching the new building go up and the relationships forged between Schoolcraft College and Nino Salvaggio’s is a dream come true,” Cerny said. “Making sure our students get the best experiences is what we’re all about, and this partnership will give them the tools they need to succeed.” Nino Salvaggio’s International Marketplace is scheduled to open by the end of 2025. It will be the company’s first location in Wayne County.
