Chef-training sch. based in N.Y (3)

I believe the answer is:

cia

(Other definitions for cia that I've seen before include "American organisation for national security" , "Secret service agency of USA" , "US government body" , "American intelligence organisation" , "American spies." .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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