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We are currently accepting applications for our next cohort -May/June 2025

The application period for this cohort is open until Sunday April 6th at 11:59pm

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Please describe your history or experience with coffee in a few sentences:

Do you see yourself or your culture represented in specialty coffee? Would you tell us more about the representation you currently see in specialty coffee and what having more representation in coffee would mean to you?

Are there aspects of your background, experiences, or culture that you are most looking forward to bringing into specialty coffee?

Do you anticipate there being any barriers that would prevent you from participating in this program or making your participation difficult? What support structures would be helpful to you so that the program is more accessible to you?

What aspect of specialty coffee do you have the most interest in:

Barista Skills & Management: I desire hands-on experience to learn more about proper drink preparation and standards for at-home and cafe applications.

Roasting Coffee: I want hands-on experience to learn more about the art and science of transforming green coffee into the flavorful and aromatic experience so many people enjoy.

Education & Training: I know some things about specialty coffee but want to deepen my knowledge and expand access to it in my home community.

Packaging, Delivery, & Wholesale Partners: I am interested in learning more about the considerations it takes to share roasted coffee beans across geographies.

Coffee Company Ownership: I am considering starting a coffee business and want to know how to build a brand, where to begin, and learn from people who have done so.