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Virtual Open House: Minneapolis VA Dietetic Internship & UW–Madison MS Track
Are you interested in pursuing a career in clinical dietetics and nutrition? Learn more about the Minneapolis VA Dietetic Internship (DI) and its partnership with UW–Madison!
🌟 Program Highlights: UW–Madison MS Online / DI Track
• Collaborative Degree & Guaranteed Placement: Through our collaboration with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, this fully online Master of Clinical Nutrition program allows you to complete graduate coursework remotely before entering your supervised practice year. Completion of the degree ensures your DI placement at the Minneapolis VA.
• PAID Stipend: Receive a paid allocation of approximately $23,400 during your supervised practice year.
• Benefit Eligibility: Interns are eligible for healthcare/benefits while completing their training.
🗓️ Virtual Open House Dates
Attend an upcoming virtual session to meet staff, learn about the curriculum and application process, and get your questions answered:
• Option 1: Friday, October 2, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CST
• Option 2: Friday, December 11, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CST
📝 How to Register & Learn More
• RSVP for the Open House: Submit your RSVP via SurveyMonkey or email alyssa.carlstrom@va.gov.
• Program Website: Visit the Minneapolis VA Dietetic Internship Website for more details.December 11, 1 pm – 2:30 pm
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Candy Basics
The one-week Candy Basics Course is designed to instruct production, sales and managerial personnel in candy technology. The course begins with the chemical and functional interactions of ingredients and progresses to lectures on all types of candies taught by industry experts. Participants will also gain hands-on laboratory experience with hard candy, gummies & jellies, caramel and chocolate.
March 22 – March 26
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Enhanced Gummies & Jellies
The Enhanced Gummies & Jellies course is three-and-a-half days long, providing attendees an overview of gummy and jelly ingredients and the process by which they are made. Students learn to develop advanced concepts and principles, including manufacture of various enhanced or fortified products.
May 11 – May 14
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Resident Course in Confectionery Technology
The two-week Resident Course in Confectionery Technology, also known as “Candy School,” is designed to instruct technical, production and research personnel in candy science. The course begins with the chemical and functional interactions of ingredients and advances to more complex subject materials including processing, troubleshooting, reworking and sensory analysis. Learning from industry experts, participants will gain hands-on laboratory experience with all types of candies.
July 19 – July 30