Dairy Processing Microcredential Series, image by SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series

LEARN SKILLS FOR A CAREER IN DAIRY!

The SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality is offering the Dairy Processing Microcredential Series beginning at 8:00 a.m. on March 7, 2024. The five sessions will take place over 5 days at SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Processing Center located at 120 Saratoga Avenue, Cobleskill, NY.

The Dairy Processing Microcredential Series is 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, and meets the demands of a growing agribusiness sector.

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.

Dates are March 7,8,14,21, and 22, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

For questions and additional details please contact the Institute for Rural Vitality at 518-255-5043, or email at institute@cobleskill.edu.

Apply today at Dairy Processing Microcredential Series.

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