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Chris Kyser, Store Director of the Camano Plaza ACE Hardware, was presented with his Retail Management Certificate on Friday, August 12, 2022 by Tyler Myers, President of Myers Group which operates a variety of retail entities in the state of Washington. Kyser, who had long wanted to go back to school, took advantage of the opportunity to complete the eight-course RMC Program through Clover Park Technical College. "The courses helped me... Read More
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Cherie Phipps of the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), Mike Hendry of Northgate Markets, and both Patrick Posey and Joe Reichard of Bristol Farms/Good Food Holdings joined Kevin Coupe, Content Editor for the Morning News Beat to discuss the importance of the Retail Management Certificate Program in creating equal opportunity and fostering social justice for all associates looking to find a pathway to a rewarding career in the grocery... Read More
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In an article published May 18, 2020 by Brandman University, Matt Venegas, the university's Assistant Vice Chancellor of Community and Corporate Relations, along with Bryan Kaltenbach, President of Krogers' Food 4 Less/Foods Co Divisions, and Cherie Phipps, Education Director for the WAFC, shares insights for retaining rising company talent. Key to retention is providing access for professional development and relevant certificates like the... Read More
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The Western Association of Food Chains' (WAFC) most widely-available education program; the community college Retail Management Certificate, reached a milestone number of 3,000 graduates mid-October 2019! This record number was attained just 18 months after the program hit 2,000 graduates in 2018. According to Sarah Wehling, WAFC President Chairwoman and Vice President, Fresh Foods at Costco Wholesale, "Achieving this significant milestone... Read More
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PepsiCo Sales District Leader, Alex Branch (pictured on left), was awarded the Retail Management Certificate October 25th at a special ceremony in Everett, Washington. Branch, who completed his coursework at Clover Park Technical College, is the first PepsiCo associate to earn the certificate. He is pictured with Ryan Reygers, the Retail Management Program Director at Clover... Read More
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Gelson's Markets is pleased to announce 19 Retail Management Certificate Program graduates completed their coursework in Spring 2019. Seven of these students along with AA candidate, Fernando Gomez, participated in graduation exercises at Cerritos College on Friday, May 24th. Gelson's students have a tradition of academic excellence as demonstrated by Gomez, who graduated with honors, and Molly Martinez, who earned highest... Read More
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Chase Havlic, a Retail Management Program graduate from Ralphs supermarket, submitted the winning entry in the Western Association of Food Chain's (WAFC) Fall 2018 "Selfie Contest!" All Retail Management Program graduates were invited to submit a short video to share their experience with the program and it's impact on their lives. The submitted entries were inspiring, but Chase's unique story of professional and personal success was... Read More
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(LAKEWOOD, CALIF.) — The Western Association of Food Chains’ most widely-available educational program, the community college Retail Management Certificate, has experienced a "boon year" of graduates! With 700 students completing coursework between Fall 2018 and Spring 2019, the program now boasts 2,700 certificate recipients! As the food industry evolves with changes in products, processes, technology and competition, the program... Read More
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Gelson's Markets celebrated first class of Retail Management Graduates at a Congratulatory Luncheon. Twenty-two graduates were honored by company leaders, college professors and the... Read More
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Departing from tradition, Ralphs Grocery Stores honored their "Class of 2016" Retail Management Graduates on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 with the company's first WAFC Graduate Luncheon. In the past, Ralphs had thrown elaborate awards dinners, but based on student interest, the company's Talent Management Team hosted an event which combined a luncheon with networking and higher education break-out sessions. The 48 graduates were given the... Read More
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