New Learning Center Allows Food Industry
To Meet Training And Educational Needs

With the constant and growing need in the food industry for continuing educational opportunities, the NorthEast Wholesale Food Distributors Association (NEWFDA), the nation's oldest food association, has expanded its efforts to promote educational, personal and professional development among employees at all levels of the food industry.  NEWFDA has partnered with the Holyoke Community College and Western New England College to form the Food Industry Learning Center (FILC). 

Holyoke Community College President Dr. William F. Messner, Ms. Ann T. Robinson, president of the NorthEast Wholesale Food Distributors Association, and Dr. Anthony S. Caprio, president of Western New England College.

The FILC provides access to affordable, flexible and convenient courses and degree programs to food industry employees and their families.  Under the agreement NEWFDA members are automatically enrolled as Corporate Partners with all FILC educational providers at no additional cost.  This allows employees access to discounts and exclusive features on courses and products as well as the additional convenience of central billing through NEWFDA.  A wide range of programs to suit the needs of all food industry employees are aimed to create a highly trained competitive work force in the region.