Food Safety

The Food Safety Apprenticeship Program

Give your employees the proper training they deserve! California is the number one food producing state in the nation. By partnering with Clovis Community College, you can save time and money on training your employees in this fast-paced and growing industry. The Apprenticeship Program will help grow your workforce and give you an edge over your competitors.

What's an apprenticeship program? Apprenticeship programs consist of three main elements. First, it needs to include Related Supplemental Instruction (RSI). RSI comes in the form of formal or online classes provided by Clovis Community College. Second, it needs to include On-the-Job Training (OJT). Students who wish to participate in the full-program need to be employed with one of our partners. OJT helps to build the experience of the apprentice. And third, the apprentice needs to be paid for their work. This program is an earn while you learn system. It helps employees to increase their skills through education while to continuing to work. It truly is a win-win situation for employers and employees.

Course Overview

The Food Safety Apprenticeship Program is designed to be challenging and exciting for current food safety workers. The courses below are designed to give your employees an understanding of what they are doing. Often times, employees only know the tasks they are assigned. Clovis Community College is looking to aid agricultural and food production companies in increasing the technical knowledge of their employees. The course gives a holistic view on industry best practices, laws and regulations, and the science behind it all.