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Convention Highlight

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Press Release

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Our Mission

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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.

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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Making A Difference Through Education

RETAIL MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM GRADUATES

FOOD INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRADUATES

FOOD INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE PROGRAM GRADUATES

MASTERS OF SCIENCE, FOOD INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP GRADUATES

$ 1 M

GRANTED

Mark your calendar

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

Education

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

Scholarship Opportunities

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

Press Releases

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WAFC Companies

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.