Presented in partnership by Yakima Valley College and Winegrowers, the Winery Cellar Leadership Program (WCLP) is an industry educational program offering. The WCLP is intended for existing or prospective cellar leads who wish to further their career in the industry, already have experience, and are currently working at a winery. Through two different course levels, the WCLP with will focus on the cellar aspects of winemaking from the receipt of grapes until wine is in the bottle; leadership in a cellar environment; winery-specific math conversions and formulas; and basic computer skills.

The purpose of the WCLP is to provide access for the greater wine industry and students interested in viticulture and wine-related careers to a certified educational and professional development program. Those students that complete the program will be better trained to take leadership positions within the winery cellar team. The WCLP fulfills an industry-informed need: skilled and leadership-ready labor in the cellar.

Questions about registration? Email info@wawinegrowers.org

Questions about the program? Contact Professor Trent Ball (Yakima College) at tball@yvcc.edu