August 12, 2019
Something is Brewing at Mesa College
Mesa College Announces New Fermentation Management Program
By Office of Communications
San Diego, CA. — San Diego Mesa College will be offering a new Certificate program
this Fall in Fermentation Management. The Certificate of Achievement in Fermentation
Management focuses on retail sales and service industries. Classes prepare students
for multiple careers and/or to transfer to a four-year program in viticulture, enology,
distilling, engineering or hospitality.
“We’re hoping to attract the new generation of fermentation professionals to Mesa
College,” stated Mesa College President Pamela Luster. “This exciting new program
allows current and new culinary and hospitality students to expand their opportunities
in this exciting and emerging industry.”
San Diego is one of the leading cities in craft breweries, and has seen significant
growth in craft distilleries, including wine, beer, kombucha and coffee. The Mesa
College Fermentation Management Certification Program will prepare students to enter this market with the relevant education to help sustain
and grow this industry. Students in the Program will study the production of fermented
beverages, and learn about brewing, distilling and wine making, focusing on hospitality.
Courses offered through the Program include sales and marketing, law, accounting,
importing, distribution and operations. Student receiving the Certificate will become
more desirable and marketable employees, prepared for advancement in the industry.
To learn more, please visit: www.sdmesa.edu/Fermentation
About San Diego Mesa College
Among the largest community colleges in California and the nation, San Diego Mesa
College is a fully accredited, comprehensive college serving 24,000 students and offering
196 associate degree and certificate programs. In January 2015, Mesa College was among
15 California community colleges selected as a pilot site to offer a four-year baccalaureate
program – and in 2018, conferred the first set of bachelor’s degrees in the history
of the College. With its premier fine art and music programs, robust language and
humanities offerings, and rigorous math and science curricula, Mesa ranks as San Diego’s
top transfer institution. The college also serves as an important economic catalyst
for the region. Career workforce programs include the bachelor’s degree in Health
Information Management, and two-year programs in allied health fields, Geographic
Information Systems (GIS), multimedia, business, Veterinary Technology, American Sign
Language, hospitality, culinary arts, fashion, architecture, interior design and more.
Situated in the center of San Diego, the college’s small classes, outstanding faculty,
and reputation for quality offer an unparalleled academic experience. As a Hispanic
Serving Institution, Mesa College is committed to becoming the leading college of
equity and excellence and to the success of all students, including underrepresented
students, and more than 2,400 veterans and their families. www.sdmesa.edu.
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