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NM Wine & Grape Growers Association begins scholarship program for CNM students
Nick Jones, right, instructor in the Brewing & Beverage Management Program at Central New Mexico Community College, demonstrates how to siphon beer properly. Standing on the left is student J.D. Natachu
The New Mexico Wine and Grape Growers Association has created a scholarship program in partnership with Central New Mexico Community College (CNM).
The association will donate $1 from every ticket sold to the Albuquerque Harvest Wine Festival, which takes place over Labor Day weekend, to CNM’s Beverage Production & Management program.
“CNM’s beverage program is one of the best in the U.S.,” says Christopher Goblet, executive director of New Mexico Wine and Grape Growers Association. “Now that we have a world-class wine academy in Albuquerque, the industry is excited to sponsor the first class of future winemakers by paying their tuition. Whether the goal is working in the beverage industry or starting your own winery, we believe this program is the future of the industry and will pay dividends for years to come. We are investing in our future.”
The scholarship program with CNM was inspired by the recent $12M expansion to the Beverage Production and Management training facility, where CNM students will get the skills to produce quality wine, cider and brandy using state-of-the-art equipment.
“We’re beyond excited to partner with New Mexico Wine for our inaugural Wine Production Courses,” says Victoria Martinez, associate dean of the Culinary, Beverage and Hospitality department. “These scholarships open the doors of opportunity for students to get the education and hands-on experience needed to be successful in the world of wine.”
