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Education and Training Resources for CACFP
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About The ICN
The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN), part of the School of Applied Sciences at The University of Mississippi, is the only federally funded national center dedicated to applied research, education and training, and technical assistance for child nutrition programs. The Institute was established by Congress in the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 1989.
What people are saying about the ICN
I greatly appreciate the training I received at ICN. It was only through this training that I felt confident enough with school food service (as you know there are a lot of moving parts to the NSLP!) to apply. I am so glad I came to your Orientation to School Nutrition Management Seminar in January. Thank you for offering this invaluable training!
ICN programs have been wonderful. There are a lot of takeaways and resources for staff and staff training. The online course provide a wealth of opportunity and I highly recommend ICN training.
I came to ICN and the training was awesome. It was a great opportunity to network with other nutrition staff.
I was really excited to visit ICN for training. It was a great opportunity for professional growth. Meeting with other directors from across the country helped expand my understanding of what goes on in school nutrition.
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ICN News
Kentucky Messenger – Program will help county schools improve nutrition for its students
Hopkins County Schools students will be eating a little healthier come next school year thanks to training cafeteria workers received last week.
As part of a program through the Kentucky Department of Education, about half of the district’s food […]
Education and Training Division News
The Institute of Child Nutrition provides face-to-face group training FREE of charge on a variety of child nutrition management topics that are aligned with USDA’s Professional Standards.
- Food Safety
- Program Management
- Culinary Skills
- Nutrition Education
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Interactive Training Map
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