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Retraining

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You may want to consider upgrading your skills to increase your employment options in this field. The following courses may improve your current skills:

Useful Websites

Part-time program intended for: 1) employees in the food industry with no formal food science background who wish to upgrade their knowledge 2) foreign-trained food technologists who wish to obtain Canadian certification

2 year, full-time diploma program

This diploma program can be completed fully online, and you have the option of taking support courses on campus. Students studying full time can complete the diploma in two years