DBS staff bake a difference on their lunch break, and raise enough funds to cover SYB’s annual eggs need!

Late October, more than 150 staff from DBS participated in the Shanghai Young Bakers (SYB) Market Exchange at the DBS office. The event set out to raise awareness for social enterprises among employees and encourage greater interaction. Engagement for the event started the week before where staff are called upon

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Wang Jingyi and Liu Dong’s key to training? French language!

As our two future professors, Wang Jingyi and Liu Dong, arrived in France in June, they immediately started working on their French language skills, in order to be ready to follow their intensive French bakery and pastry training, starting in August. And obviously, knowing French language makes learning about bakery

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Silliker trained the Young Bakers on Food safety and hygiene measures

When the Young Bakers arrived in Shanghai, they were unaware of how essential hygiene rules were to the F&B professional environment. Therefore, from day one, SYB teachers teach them strict hygiene rules.  In addition, for the fifth consecutive year, Silliker accepted to visit our Baking Center to give students a

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The story of what goes on behind each Bakers Basket…

As everyone knows, Shanghai Young Bakers (SYB) is a charity training organization. Commencing each August, SYB provides one year of free training in French bakery to 32 disadvantaged youth. What most people may not know however, is exactly what the students do in class, and how you can also enjoy

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Teambuilding Activities

Teambuilding Activities After having fun bowling and singing karaoke with your colleagues, how about choosing Shanghai Young Bakers for your next team event and organizing a meaningful baking activity with us? We offer tailor-made classes and activities for companies and groups interested in engaging in innovative CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

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How SYB students give back even after they graduate

The students of Shanghai Young Bakers come from many parts of China. With no prior knowledge of French bakery, they learn from the ground up while striving to adapt to life and work in Shanghai. Over their year of training, they face many difficulties and undergo many positive personal changes.

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Global Flavor – Our Weekend Markets

Global Flavor – Our Weekend Markets Over the past two months, the 10th class of Shanghai Young Bakers has been immersed in intensive training in French bakery. At the same time, our social enterprise has been going full-out participating in markets, both big and small, throughout the city. At these

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Shanghai Wine&Dine Festival | Celebrate the Joys of Foods & Wine

Celebrate the Joys of Foods & Wine As a resident of Shanghai, this amazing metropolis, you have probably had the opportunity to taste many types of interesting, creative, and delicious food. But have you been to China’s biggest, most spectacular food and wine festival? If not, now’s your chance. The

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