NCCIA strives to provide continuing education for current members, support future
members, and industry leaders through scholarships and recruiting at local universities.
Scholarships
We sponsor annual scholarships for students to attend South Dakota State University, the University of Minnesota, Iowa State University, Kansas State or the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
All you need to qualify is an interest in a career in the cheese industry!
All you need to qualify is an interest in a career in the cheese industry!
Continuing Education
Whether you’re new to the industry or an experienced professional, the NCCIA helps you enhance your skills with continuing education through workshops, seminars, and hands-on training.
Recruiting
NCCIA is an active sponsor of efforts to recruit talented high school students to a dairy-related degree program.
Workshops
DAIRY PLANT PASTEURIZATION AND SANITATION
August 5 & 6, 2026
at University of Minnesota
This course is offered at the University of Minnesota as two-day course.
MEMBRANE FILTRATION SHORT COURSE
TBD
at South Dakota State University
This course is offered at South Dakota State University as a one day course.