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WELCOME TO VESTA

Enrollment Deadlines:

Fall 2009 - General Education Courses - August 15, 2009
Fall 2009 - August 29, 2009

***New - Frequently Asked Questions ***

Unsure how to enroll for classes? Want to know if you can use financial aid? Or confused about the field practicum? There is a new FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page on the VESTA website. If you have a question and it is not answered on the page, please contact us and we will answer it for you.

Fall Classes Ready for Enrollment

Fall 2009

Now is the time to take advantage of a program that harnesses the full power of the Internet and distance education technologies to bring master instructors and industry experts to you, anytime and anywhere. VESTA will help you bring your grape and wine production to new heights. Classes are now enrolling for the Fall 2009 semesters. Select your course or courses from our complete listing, complete your admission/registration form and fax or mail to the VESTA office. VESTA Registration form may be completed on line then printed and faxed or mailed.

Enrollment Deadlines:

Fall 2009 - General Education Courses - August 15, 2009
Fall 2009 - August 29, 2009

Training

Monday, July 20th, 2009

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Featuring - Andrew Snyder,

Redlands Community College, VESTA Instructor and Owner / Operator of Sand Hill Vineyards, Calumet, OK and Certified TIPS Trainer

TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) is the global leader in education and training
for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. Proven effective by third-party studies, TIPS is a skills-based training program that is designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving.

Join us for this valuable and educational workshop. Enrollment is limited so sign up early.

Click here for registration form.

Highland Community College Seeks Viticulture Instructor/Vineyard Manager for new research vineyard

Highland Community College is seeking a Viticulture Instructor/Vineyard Manager in Wamego, Kansas. The successful candidate will teach an introductory course(s) in Viticulture and manage the College’s 2-acre instructional/research vineyard. Other teaching is possible depending on the candidate’s degree. Candidates with a Viticulture degree are preferred, but persons with degrees in agriculture, biology, chemistry, or botany and an interest in Viticulture are encouraged to apply. Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s accepted.

Click here for more information.

VESTA Students earn honors in 2009 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition

Congratulation to VESTA students Matt Haas and Jeff Pankow for the many awards they received at the 2009 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition, which included a Double Gold for each of them. Judging for the 2009 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition took place June 8 - 10 at the University of Illinois. Event coordinators included new VESTA faculty member, Brad Beam and VESTA IL Coordinator Rachel Cristaudo served on the judging panel.

Congratulations to all for a job well done.

VESTA Students earn honors in 2009 Indy International Wine Competition

Congratulation to VESTA students David Bird, Matt Haas, Cheryll Frank, Doug & Kathy Jackson, Jeff Pankow, Eric Schmitt, and Russell Thacker for the many awards they received at the 2009 Indy International Wine Competition, which included a Double Gold for David Bird and Matt Haas. Judging for the 2009 Indy International Wine Competition took place June 16 - 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Judges included VESTA CoPI Dr. Barry Gump, and VESTA Instructors Patricia Howe and Zoran Ljepovic.

Congratulations for a great showing by everyone.

Click here for detailed results.

VESTA Welcomes Three New Partners

VESTA is proud to welcome our newest partners, Arkansas Tech University - Ozark, AR; Highland Community College, KS and Institute of Agricultural Technology - Michigan State University, MI. As new members of the VESTA Alliance they will offer the VESTA Technical Certificate and AAS degrees in viticulture and enology in addition to a variety of workshops and seminars.

New Teaching/Research Vineyard Highland Community College - Wamego campus

VESTA partner, Highland Community College's hard work toward a teaching/research vineyard is about to become a reality. On June 26 & 27 HCC-Wamego is scheduled put their first 1400 vines in the ground. Anyone interested in learning about planting grapes, or are just interested in helping this wonderful program please join us at 9:00 AM.

Highland Community College and VESTA would like to thank all of those that have helped to make this momentous occasion possible.

For more information, contact Scott Kohl by email skohl@highlandcc.edu, or by phone, (785) 456-6006

1st Annual Chapel Creek Winery Grape Stomp Festival

Redlands Community College and Chapel Creek Winery will host their First Annual Grape Stomp Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 12 - 13

Noon until 7:00 PM

Festivities include:

Live music * Cow-bernet Burgers * Sinful Zin Peaches * Wine Tasting * Grape Stomping

Souvenir glass, five tastings and grape stomp for only $9.95.

For more information please call (405) 343-2463

Job Vacancies

New job vacancies have been posted. Click to see what is new in the job market.

VESTA Instructor Profile - Marilyn Odneal

Coming from the state of Wisconsin, VESTA instructor Marilyn Odneal may not have been aware of Missouri’s thriving wine and grape industry, but thanks to a harsh winter, she has discovered that the state is ripe with possibilities.

Click here to see the full story about this VESTA instructor.

Industry Support

VESTA seeks the involvement of the grape and wine industry as field practicum sites, internship sites, mentors, and future employers. Click the link above to see how your vineyard or winery can be included as a VESTA Approved Field Practicum Site.

Online Student Self-Assessment

Want to find out if Distance Learning is for you? Complete the survey to find out.

Field Practicum Sites

Enrolled in a course that requires a field practicum and looking for a place to do that field practicum? Vineyards and Wineries are volunteering to help you out. Click the link above to explore the new listing of sites that have expressed a desire to have VESTA students intern at their facilities.

Job Vacancy Postings

Grape growers and winemakers, are you in need of qualified help? Let VESTA help you. Take a few moments to complete the Job Vacancy Posting Form and fax the completed form to the VESTA office. Your job opening will be placed on the VESTA website. Students from all over the United States participate in the VESTA courses; what better place to search for qualified employees?