Category: Careers & Employment

The buzz around AI has made it clear that it is increasingly relevant in both daily life and workplace. In fact, you’re already using AI without realizing it.   Your GPS analysis traffic and predicts...

Have you ever considered creating a wine podcast? As a former wine podcast host, guest and avid listener, this topic is near and dear to my heart...

The new year is the perfect time to seize new opportunities in the wine industry. By Karen M. Wetzel The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to explore exciting career paths and seize new opportunities...

Tap into your entrepreneurial spirit and work for yourself. By Karen M. Wetzel Dreaming of becoming your own boss in the wine industry? In today’s digital world, you can make those dreams come true...

Turn your passion for wine into a profession by sharing your knowledge. By Karen M. Wetzel Being a wine educator has been the most rewarding job I’ve ever had, and I am often asked, “How do I get a...

The 2025 Wine Industry Expo delivers experts who can speak to industry concerns and innovative solutions.  By Kathleen Willcox   Wine sales are down amid shifting consumption patterns....

Vineyards and wineries face new, growing and shifting challenges each year, whether from the continued pressure to stay ahead of the competition or the need to adapt to new environmental or market conditions....

Networking may seem intimidating, but it’s a practical way to seek employment, advance your career and gain professional support. Networking can be a powerful way to break into a new industry or...

SSU Wine Business Institute Faculty Director Damien Wilson sees opportunity and solutions on the horizon. By Damien Wilson In 2006, I moved to Angers, a small town in the Loire Valley, with my young...

Wine credentials and certifications can be a game changer when pursuing wine-centric roles By Karen M. Wetzel Wine credentials and their benefits are as varied as the people who seek them. ...