ELIZABETH, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension will be holding the Certified Food Protection Manager Course and Illinois Master Naturalist Training in the coming months. If you would like to register for either of these programs or would like more information on one of them please visit us online at web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw or call the Jo Daviess County Extension Office at 815-858-2273. Pre-registration is required for each program.
University of Illinois Extension is looking for individuals who are passionate about nature and interested in becoming more active in our community. If this describes you or someone you know Extension invites you to check out the Illinois Master Naturalist Program.
University of Illinois Extension will hold Master Naturalist training on Tuesday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m., beginning on April 3 and ending June 5. In order to showcase our rich natural heritage, classes will be held at different parks and preserves throughout Jo Daviess County and will be taught by many different experts on a variety of topics. A $250 fee includes a training manual, over 40 hours of instruction, and ongoing volunteer support for as long as you remain active.
University of Illinois Extension will offer the Illinois Certified Food Protection Manager Course, formally known as the Food Service Sanitation Manager Course (FSSMC). This two-part class will meet the 8-hour coursework and examination required by the state of Illinois for both the initial CFPM, and the recertification.
These classes will take place on March 19, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, AND March 22, from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM at the Elizabeth Community Building, located at 111 E. Myrtle St, Elizabeth, IL. Participants should bring a valid photo ID and arrive 15 minutes early to register, as class will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Participants must attend the full training to be eligible to take the exam. There is a $100.00 program fee to cover this educational session. This fee is for the purchase of the book, educational materials, examination, and lunch.
If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in either program, please contact our office by calling (815) 858-2273.
— University of Illinois Extension
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