LEARN SKILLS FOR A CAREER IN DAIRY

SUNY Cobleskill is launching a new Dairy Processing Microcredential Series!

Offered free of charge, the Series is open to any interested individual, including under-employed, unemployed, refugees, and others. This program empowers participants for immediate employment, supports the resurgence of dairy production in the Mohawk Valley region, and meets the demands of a growing agribusiness sector.

Seminar Dates: March 7, 8, 14, 21, 22
Times are 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Total: 38 hours

This initiative, supported by New York State’s Workforce Development Grant programs, focuses on delivering pre-employment safety and sanitation training essential for the dairy industry. The program encompasses seven microcredential courses, totaling 38 hours of training over five days, covering vital topics such as milk quality, dairy processing, animal care best practices, manufacturing standards, and more.

Wrap-around services, including childcare, transportation, and ESL language support, will be offered to all participants.

The hands-on learning experience takes place in SUNY Cobleskill’s $1.4 million Dairy Processing Center, which is certified by the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets.

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The Dairy Processing Microcredential Series consists of eight credentials:

1.     Introduction to Dairy Processing

2.     Milk and Milk Quality

3.     Introduction to Dairy Processing and Pasteurization

4.     Best Practices for Dairy Animal Care

5.     Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Dairy Processing

6.     Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) for Dairy Processing

7.     Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Dairy Processing

8.     Dairy Processing (obtained with the completion of the entire series)

Possible Certifications:

1.  Antibiotic Testing Certification
2.  Milk Receiver’s Certification

If you have any questions contact Deb at (518)255-5537 or email at Microcredentials@cobleskill.edu. Thank you.

Additional microcredentials offered: www.cobleskill.edu/microcredentials