that changed dramatically this summer when attorney-turned-restauranteur, mark culler, who helped put d.c.'s restaurant scene on the national radar around got involved. >> almost every chefr i wrote to, every restauranteur responded that they would be happy to sponsor an intern. so, we immediately had an opportunity to place about 25 interns. i don't even think we ended up with that many interns to place. >> reporter: ccap awarded ramon hagens a full three-year scholarship to culinary school. he goes armed with faith in himself and beet leave that with lots of skill, discipline and luck, he might be the next fabio or the next mark culler. >> long-term goal is hopefully own my own restaurant. >> reporter: organizers tell us there used to be a lot more participation in this program by d.c. public schools but it's fallen off over the years. they would like to re-establish that contact. jackie bensen, news4. >> now, some of the graduates of this program are going on to accomplish some amazing things. earlier this year, carlton mccoy, who participated in the program at anacostia high schoo