VESTA Resource Center

Deadline to Enroll for VIN 212 Winter Viticulture Technology is on December 15, 2023.
Patricia Chalfant is the instructor. Please watch this short video (1 minute) for an introduction.
https://conta.cc/46KBJ6w
Visit https://www.vesta-usa.org/Education when you are ready to register! Class starts on January 8, 2024, and ends March 29, 2024.

VIN 212 Winter Viticulture Technology Course Introduction VIN 212 Winter Viticulture Technology Course Introduction by Miss Patricia Chalfant

Have you Registered for VIN 212 Winter Viticulture Technology yet?
This online course is hosted by Missouri State University - West Plains and Patricia Chalant is the instructor.

Deadline to Enroll is December 15, 2023!
https://www.vesta-usa.org/Education

**Proclamation: National Apprenticeship Week is November 13-19, 2023**

*Recognizing Michigan Wine Collaborative for Diversity and Inclusion*

Whereas, National Apprenticeship Week is a time to celebrate the significance of Registered Apprenticeships and their vital role in the Workforce Development of tomorrow; and

Whereas, the grape and wine industry is a dynamic and evolving field that relies on the dedication and expertise of passionate professionals; and

Whereas, diversity and inclusion are essential principles that enrich the fabric of our society and enhance the strength of our industries; and

Whereas, Michigan Wine Collaborative has demonstrated unwavering commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the grape and wine industry; and

Whereas, Michigan Wine Collaborative's dedication to promote Registered Apprenticeships and mentorship opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds aligns with our collective goal of nurturing a more inclusive and equitable workforce;

Whereas, VESTA Resource Center, based in Springfield, Missouri, stands in support of Registered Apprenticeships that promote Workforce Development of the next generation of professionals in the grape and wine industry; and

Now, therefore, we, Michelle Brewer, Tom Smith, Chris Milne, and CW Kelley III, on behalf of VESTA Resource Center, do hereby proclaim November 13-19, 2023, as National Apprenticeship Week and recognize Michigan Wine Collaborative’s Inclusion and Expansion Committee for their outstanding efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion within the grape and wine industry.

We commend the exemplary work of the Committee in creating an industry driven wine project: THE DREAM. Proceeds of THE DREAM will seed MWC’s Inclusion & Expansion Education Fund providing opportunities for aspiring underserved professionals, thereby contributing to the enrichment of the grape and wine business. We urge all stakeholders within the industry to join in these efforts and champion diversity and inclusion as essential pillars of our shared future. THE DREAM expands...

In witness whereof, we hereby set our hands and cause the seal of the VESTA Resource Center to be affixed this November 13, 2023.

Michelle Brewer of Missouri, Director and PI

Tom Smith a Michigander, CO-PI

Chris Milne of Tennessee, CO-PI

CW Kelley III a Michigander in Texas, CO-PI

National Apprenticeship Week Proclamation November 13-17, 2023 Download Document VESTA Resource Center recognizes the Michigan Wine Collaborative for their efforts in Diversity and Inclusion in apprenticeships and mentoring the next generatio

Wine Sensory Analysis Workshop

Tennessee 2023 September 30, 2023-October 01, 2023
Presenter - Zoran Ljepovic
Facilitator - CW Kelley III
Location: Ruth and Steve West Workforce Development Center
Pellissippi State Community College
2731 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Friendsville, TN 37737

Topics include: Welcome and Introduction to Tasting, White Sensory Standards, Red Sensory Standards, and Evaluating Palate Attributes: Alcohol, Acid, and Tannin Wine Defects, Descriptive Wine Analysis of White Wines, Descriptive Analysis of Red Wines, Laboratory Investigating, Wine Competition Methodology and Professional Wine Rating Systems. A certificate will be awarded after the completion of this workshop.

https://www.vesta-usa.org/Events/Wine-Sensory-Analysis-Workshop-TN-2023