Recently, the Retail Management Certificate (RMC) was recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL) for the value it brings to the retail sector and has been featured as a case study on the DOL’s Competency Model Clearinghouse website.
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Retail Management Certificate Featured
We are pleased to share a recent article in the May 2015 issue of Shelby Report featuring the Retail Management Certificate.
Retail Management Certificate formally recognized at the White House
Last Friday, April 24th, 2015, our industry-driven Retail Management Certificate was formally recognized at the White House, during an important convening on Upskilling America.
The WAFC’s recognition was predicated on the 2015 commitment our partner companies made to support of the Retail Management Certificate with specific enrollment and completion goals. The WAFC Board of Directors represent a significant “employer voice”, and our commitment is directly in line with the President’s call to action in January to equip front-line workers with the skills they need to advance in their careers.
The event was presided over by Vice President Joe Biden, with added remarks from the Secretaries of Commerce, Education, and Labor.
“It is quite an honor to have our Nation’s capital shine such a spotlight on the Retail Management Certificate that you all have worked so diligently to build. We are grateful for your tireless efforts to help build education depth throughout our Industry,” said Cherie Phipps, WAFC Director, Retail Management Certificate.
“Congratulations to all who have worked in elevating our efforts in “Advancing the Food Industry through Education and Leadership,” said Carole Christianson, WAFC Chief Operating Officer.
For more information, see the White House Fact Sheet.
Laura Bush and Magic Johnson to Keynote WAFC Annual Convention
We are looking forward to this year’s WAFC annual convention with Laura Bush, Magic Johnson, and many other inspiring presenters and food retail industry leaders. This year’s event is on track to be the most attended convention to date. Come experience this unique forum for learning, networking, and business collaboration.
May 2-6, 2015
JW Marriott Desert Springs
Palm Desert, CA
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94th Annual WAFC Convention
Join us for the 94th Annual WAFC Convention on May 2-6, 2015 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert, California. The WAFC convention brings together retailers, wholesalers, brokers, manufacturers and suppliers from all sectors of the food industry together. We have an exciting line-up of speakers and opportunities to network, conduct a little business and have fun.
More than 90 percent of grocery store managers report loving their job
According to a recent survey with grocery store managers conducted by the Food Marketing Institute, more than 90 percent of grocery store managers report loving their job.
This survey entitled, FMI Store Manager Survey: What Motivates the People Running our Stores, was conducted with over 1200 grocery store managers at 65 different companies to find out what makes them tick. A few of the findings included:
- Both men and women store managers agree that “managing a supermarket is a rewarding occupation.”
- Store managers have people skills with more than 80% percent claiming to be very knowledgeable in this area.
- Store managers report what they like most about their job is “working with employees” and “interacting with customers.”
To see more of the results view the full 2014 report here.
Think you know retail?
When asked what we do for a living, we tell people we work in retail, and immediately people see someone stocking shelves or working a cash register. While these are jobs in retail and many people work in these very important positions, the number of careers and opportunities in retail are endless.
Which is why we were excited to see the latest initiative to change the perception of what people think about retail from our friends at the National Retail Federation. The program entitled “Think You Know Retail” is part of their “This is Retail” campaign, and is sweeping across Instagram as they ask the retail industry and its employees to post pictures of what retail means to them.
To learn more visit the National Retail Federation Website or check out the campaign on Instagram.
Photo courtesy of the National Retail Federation.