High school students, are you looking for a career in food service? Do you want to earn higher wages? Youths aged 14-to-18 should register for the upcoming 4-H ServSafe Manager Certification Course, sponsored by University of Illinois Extension. Sessions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 and 15, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL.
If you want to start a baking business, or help with a community kitchen, ServSafe Certification gives you credibility and ensures safety. This training gives you a head start and can help get you higher-paying positions or promotions in food service.
Course topics will include
⇒ food safety principles
⇒ proper food handling and sanitation
⇒ food-borne illness prevention
⇒ leadership in food service environments.
The cost is $80 per person. Register by Wednesday, April 8, here: SVCC.edu/commedenroll. Click on “College for Kids,” then “Safety” to access the registration form. Participants must attend both sessions to qualify for the exam at the end of the April 15 class. You do not need to be a 4-H member to participate.
For additional class information, contact Kathy Book or Martha Ebbesmeyer at 815-632-3611. Contact Brenda Helms with registration questions at 815-835-6212.
