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NIAGARA COLLEGE TEACHING WINERY
The Niagara College Teaching Winery is the center for wine education in the Niagara Peninsula. With our focus on quality education, we believe in preparing graduates for work in
the "real" world. Winery and Viticulture students are taught the day-to-day responsibilities and inner workings of a winery, from planting grapes to selling wine. Employers are eager to hire our graduates. Niagara College received the Pinnacle Award 2004 for "the best contributors of quality employees to the tourism industry."
New Fall 2008
Wine Business Management
Graduate Certificate, One year.
Canada's first and only Graduated Certificate in Wine Business Management!
Open the doors to a successful new career in the wine and tourism industries. This one-year two-semester program will prepare you for a range of exciting opportunities in both wine and tourism.
Become an industry leader by studying at the heart of Niagara wine region. Learn hands-on business skills at the Niagara College Teaching Winery and by working with the wine industry partners.
Career Opportunities
- Licensee and agency sales and operations
- Marketing and public relations
- Special events
- Agri-tourism development
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Winery
and Viticulture Technician Diploma Program
The Winery and Viticulture Technician program was developed
in direct consultation with the wine industry. A 25-member program advisory committee compiled this five- term, two-year program to produce highly skilled graduates ready for their new careers. The course focuses on the theory and science of viticulture and winesmaking, and its practical, hands-on application. The students also become proficient at sensory evaluation, studying both Old and New World wines. The third component of the program consists of is business, retail and management.
Wine
Industry Certificates
These five specialty certificates have been developed to help individuals reach their professional development goals. The courses are offered to those wanting a career in related industries or to those already involved in the wine and hospitality industries.
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Winemaking II Certificate
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Viticulture/Vineyard Management Certificate
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Each certificate
requires a specific set of courses for completion.
Please
check out the Continuing
Education Web Site for more details.
Wine
Industry Seminars and Workshops
Niagara College
Teaching Winery hosts various wine industry seminars and workshops. These workshops help to broaden knowledge and give training in related areas.
For more information on upcoming seminars and workshops, see our events page.
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