Applications for the Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer Diversity Award Are Now Open
Coronado Brewing has partnered with San Diego State University’s Global Campus in the hopes to promote diversity and inclusion within the brewing community through the Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer Diversity Award. Cheers to that!
The award not only includes full tuition towards certificate completion but a paid internship position at Coronado Brewing’s main brewery as well. The brewing company is hopeful that the scholarship money and internship position will help foster a skilled and diverse generation of brewing professionals. Applications are open now until August 16th, 2024 at midnight.
About the Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer Program
In the fall of 2013, San Diego State University kick-started its Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer program where students could have the opportunity to explore professions in the craft beer industry. The program provides hands-on training for those who are interested in the business side of the brewing industry.
SDSU’s Craft Beer Certificate program combines sensory and non-sensory courses, giving you a well-rounded education in craft beer. The sensory courses involve tasting beer that accompanies lecture, readings, and select off-site sessions at local breweries for practical hands-on learning. Non-sensory courses focus on the business side of the craft beer industry, such as finances, marketing, distribution, sales, and customer relations.
The overall goal of the program is to create passionate and knowledgeable management and staff in the hospitality industry to give customers a first-class experience.
Application Information
Students can apply by completing the online application, and responding to the following prompt in 500 to 1,000 words.
- Please share how you have demonstrated leadership in your community, industry, and/or school and strive to promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable society.
- If you receive this award, how will your participation in the Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer Program provide you the opportunity to impact the brewing industry and be a champion for a more diverse and inclusive workforce?
All applications must be submitted before August 16th, 2024 at 12:00 am Pacific time.
The Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer Program board will review applications and essays to determine which applicants are qualified for the award.
Get to know Kassy Fierro, the first recipient to win the Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer Diversity award here.
