Prep for the SNS Exam and More at SNIC with Pre-Conference Workshops 2018-10-31 Heading to the School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) January 13-15, 2019 in Austin, Texas? Plan to come a day early on Saturday, January 12 and choose from four different pre-conference sessions at a variety of pricing levels designed to suit your budget and professional interests. SNS Credentialing Preparation Course8:30 am-4:30 pmA must-do for those thinking about taking the School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) exam, the SNS Prep Course is based on the SNS Exam Study Guide and covers key content areas. Taught by subject matter experts, it provides key resources and concepts to help you prepare effectively. Tour of Austin ISD’s School Nutrition Program10:00 am-12:00 pmJoin us for an exciting field trip to Austin Independent School District, where you’ll gain practical ideas from their mobile serving options, innovative school breakfast service, made-to-order food bars, student culinary arts competition, family-style meal programs, clean-label procurement initiatives and much more. School breakfast/lunch is included. Equipment Procurement Best Practices10:00 am-12:00 pm Equipment purchases involve another level of complexity in the procurement process. Listen in to this panel of experts to learn best practices to adopt—and pitfalls to avoid—to ensure a smooth, compliant procurement. Train Your Staff on Financial Management and KPIs2:30 pm-4:30 pmSNA’s new “Dollars and Cents” video tutorial training series enables you to train your staff on a variety of financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The series will be offered exclusively online, so take advantage of this unique opportunity to participate live with the directors who piloted the training Remember, conference registration is required before hotel reservations can be made at the JW Marriott Austin at the special SNA rate, and rooms fill up quickly, so don’t miss out! Register now.