Category Archives: Education

Somm Foundation Announces Scholarship Opportunities

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Somm Foundation, announces four scholarship opportunities.   They are: WILSON DANIELS MASTER OF WINE & MASTER SOMMELIER EXAM SCHOLARSHIP:  IMW Master of Wine Stage 2 candidates and Master Sommelier Exam candidates (theory, practical and tasting) – Scholarship amount is $2000 Learn … Continue reading →

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2 Scholarships Available to Attend TEXSOM Conference

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

SommFoundation and its sponsor, Santa Margherita USA, are offering scholarships for two professionals to attend the annual TEXSOM event in Irving, Texas, Aug. 28-30. Registration, airfare and hotel will be covered. Meals and ground transport are not included.  Deadline to … Continue reading →

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Beckstoffer Donates $1 Million to Lohr Center at Cal Poly

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Andy Beckstoffer of Beckstoffer Vineyards said he and his wife, Betty, have donated $1 million to the Cal Poly Justin & J. Lohr Center for Wine & Viticulture to fund the Beckstoffer Vineyards Fermentation Hall. The Center, completed in September … Continue reading →

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Frederick Wildman Adds Programs to Educate Next Generation

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Frederick Wildman & Sons announced  two new programs to make industry education and training more accessible to the next generation of wine & spirits professionals. The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Scholarship and inaugural winter internship program are part … Continue reading →

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RNDC Pledges $500K to University Create Beverage Management Certificate

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) pledged $500,000 to Florida State University Dedman College of Hospitality. This donation establishes the RNDC Certificate of Beverage Management. The RNDC Certificate in Beverage Management is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers involving beverage … Continue reading →

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Napa Valley Wine Academy to Train Grocer’s Wine Stewards

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Napa Valley Wine Academy (NVWA)has developed a proprietary certification program for professional wine stewards in an unprecedented partnership with Albertsons Companies, a leading food and drug retailer with more than 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. … Continue reading →

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