CDPTI is the California Dairy Products Training Institute, a unique opportunity for building a partnership between California's dairy industry and education at the community college level. CDPTI will be a resource to the entire dairy industry of California, attracting students thoughout the state, and perhaps, throughout the country.

How was all this started?

This program is being developed by College of the Sequoias via a grant from the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges.

What are the goals of the Partnership and CDPTI?

  • To meet the ever-growing need in the dairy industry for a skilled workforce well into the 21st Century as new markets and technologies are developed.
  • To provide the highest standard of professional training and education for students utilizing a plant and curriculum developed in tandem with industry leaders.
  • To meet the needs of business first, with a foundation controlled by the industry itself.
  • To provide an avenue for dairy workers throughout the state.

What will this cost?

Your cost will be the amount of time and effort you are able to contribute.


Students will make their own cheese at a new dairy facility at COS (read more...)