University Graduates Among 4,000 Vying for Spots at China’s First Barbecue Academy

University Graduates Among 4,000 Vying for Spots at China’s First Barbecue Academy

As China’s economy struggles and job pressure remains high, even a one-month barbecue training course has become fiercely competitive. More than 4,000 people applied for just 30 spots at Yueyang Barbecue Academy in Hunan Province, according to Chinese state-owned Chao News. The school, described as China’s first barbecue industry academy, opened enrollment on March 9 for an “advanced talent training class.” By the time registration closed on Apr…