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Convention Highlight
Get excited for the 2025 WAFC Convention!
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Our Mission
Meet The WAFC
Our Mission
The mission of the WAFC is to help the industry attract, retain and advance high potential food industry associates through educational programs and leadership opportunities.
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Retail Management
EDUCATION
Retail Management Certificate Program
The Retail Management Certificate is an accredited business program that will give you the skills you need to get started or advance your career in the retail industry.
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USC Programs
EDUCATION
University of Southern California Marshall School of Business
USC Food Industry Management Program
USC Food Industry Executive Program
USC Master of Science, Food Industry Leadership
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Watch WAFC THRIVE

Check out the 2024 Convention Highlight Video

Making A Difference Through Education

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM GRADUATES

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FOOD INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRADUATES

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FOOD INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE PROGRAM GRADUATES

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MASTERS OF SCIENCE, FOOD INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP GRADUATES

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Plan to attend the 2024 WAFC Convention, May 4-8, 2024 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora, Colorado

The WAFC has established both degree and certificate programs in retail and food industry management.

More than 100 donors support the WAFC's mission of providing learning opportunities in the food industry.

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Become a WAFC Donor

The vision and generosity of the companies and individuals who donate annually to the WAFC Education Fund has provided advanced education to industry employees for over 60 years.