Are you ready to elevate your professional growth at SNA’s School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC25) in Phoenix? For SNIC25, we’re excited to offer exclusive educational add-ons—Pre-Conference Workshops, Chef Tours and Personalized Coaching Sessions—that will take your professional growth to new heights.
Available Pre-Conference Workshops:
Kick off your SNIC25 experience on Saturday, January 18, 2025, with these dynamic, hands-on sessions.
Develop Your Thought Leadership While Elevating the Voice of School Nutrition: Learn how to position yourself as a trusted voice in school nutrition. This workshop will provide you with an actionable plan to highlight your expertise, share innovative ideas, and drive positive change within the industry.
- Time: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
- Speakers: Jen Lewi, MBA, CAE, ACC; Shannon Ebron, MS, RDN, LD; Matthew Essner
- CEUs: 2.0
Organizing, Delegating, and All-Around Streamlining Your Internal Operations: Unlock productivity secrets with effective project management strategies and tools like Trello. Learn how to enhance team collaboration, reduce email overload, and create smooth, efficient workflows.
- Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Speakers: Liz Whiteman Roesel; Eryn Thrash
- CEUs: 2.0
Hiring in K-12: Opportunities for Your District to Find Help: Struggling to hire and retain staff? Discover creative hiring strategies tailored to school nutrition programs and explore solutions that can help fill open positions at your district.
- Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Speakers: John Chiu, MBA; Shannon Solomon, SNS, MS
- CEUs: 2.0
Additional SNIC25 Add-Ons:
Chef Tour—Behind the Scenes at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown: Join Executive Chef John Marchetti on an exclusive kitchen tour at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. Get an insider’s look at kitchen operations, food preparation, and state-of-the-art equipment—valuable insights you can apply to your school nutrition programs.
- Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
- Various times available
- CEUs: 0.75
Executive Coaching Sessions: Participate in a one-on-one session with certified coach Jen Lewi to gain clarity on your career path, overcome challenges, and enhance your leadership abilities. These personalized sessions offer the chance to set actionable goals with expert guidance.
- Dates: Saturday, January 18 – Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Various times available
Why add on? These interactive sessions are designed to give you hands-on experience and practical strategies that you can bring back to your school nutrition team. Whether you’re looking to enhance productivity, refine hiring practices, or elevate your leadership profile, these workshops and add-ons will provide invaluable tools for growth.
Don’t miss out! Spots are limited, so be sure to add a workshop, tour, or coaching session when you register for SNIC25. Register today!
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