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Involvement with the Food Industry Leadership Center will give you opportunities throughout your education at Portland State University. From courses taught by world class faculty, to networking opportunities with industry executives; from experiencing what the industry is like through a practicum, to developing a professional network with other Food Industry Leadership Center students, the FILC can give you everything you need to start an exciting career in the $3.1 million dollar a year food retail industry. Take a look at what the Food Industry Leadership Center can offer you. |
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| About the FILC:The Food Industry Leadership Center began in 1994, as a partnership between the School of Business Administration at Portland State University and the food retail industry. Over 140 companies, including food processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and brokers, have participated in the various executive programs. Learn more about the FILC here. | |
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| Food Management Certificate Program | |
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Food Management Certificate
Program: The PSU Food Industry Management Certificate
is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career
in the food retail industry. The FILC offers courses, programs, conferences,
forums, seminars and internships to current industry managers as
well as talented students interested in developing careers in food
industry management. Learn more about the Undergraduate Food Management Certificate Program here |
| Certificate Requirements: Select which program you are working on to view the certificate requirements | |
| FILC Scholarships: The FILC awards several different scholarships. Here you can view which ones are available and download the latest scholarship application. | |
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| FILC Practicum: The undergraduate certificate requires the completion of a practicum. Here you can find some helpful advice on preparing a practicum, a listing of FILC partner companies, and a practicum proposal form. | |
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| Food Industry Career Planning: Some useful information in focusing your career goals. | |
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| FILC Student Resources: Some useful resources. | |
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| Student Listserve | |
| FILC Listserve: Sign up for the FILC Student Listserve to receive information about upcoming events, internship opportunities, and job opportunities. | |
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What is the FILC Student Listserve? The FILC Student Listserve
is an email based information system where prospective and current FILC
students will be notified of course information, current events, FILC
sponsored programs, and various other events. Subscribing to the listserve
is a great way to learn about what the FILC has to offer you. Who should sign up for the
FILC Student Listserve? Students who are interested
in or currently enrolled in the Food Industry Leadership Center program
are encouraged to sign up for the listserve.How do I sign up for the FILC Student
Listserve?
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