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![](https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/CFIN/UploadedImages/szrXrUrBSZ2ezM1jeQAw_TWOY - Week of April 29.jpeg "This Week on YODL") Happy Friday YODLers! One of the benefits of becoming a CFIN member is that you get access to YODL. In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new [partners](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/yodl-connect/member-directory), [resources](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/connect/resourcefinder), and [funding opportunities](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/funding/programs-overview) to grow their food business. Here are some highlights from this week on YODL! **Top Posts** Some themes of interest included: 1. [50 Food & Beverage Programs - Selkirk College](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/blogs/community-manager/2024/04/26/50-food-beverage-programs-selkirk-college?CommunityKey=93637577-1ca9-4d06-93f8-018ad6d17781): Selkirk College, located in British Columbia's scenic region, offers an enriching Culinary Management program, available as both a Post-Graduate Diploma and a Diploma. 1. [Canadian FoodTech Trends: Interest and Curiosity in Cellular Food Continues to Grow](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/blogs/community-manager/2024/04/26/canadian-foodtech-trends): This month, Lavina answers your questions about entering the foodservice market, and participating in tradeshows. 1. [LinkedIn: 7 Ways to Improve Professional Development to Keep Learners Engaged:](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/discussion/linkedin-7-ways-to-improve-professional-development-to-keep-learners-engaged-1#bm39d82a01-cee8-4e81-9356-1c14e08dfb9b) LinkedIn came up with 7 strategies to get the most out of your learning program and initiatives. We've launched a brand-new community called [Food Innovator Career Hub](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/yodl-connect/careerhubcommunity?CommunityKey=93637577-1ca9-4d06-93f8-018ad6d17781). This is a one-stop-shop for food professionals, students, and employers. We'd love for you to check it out and pass it on to anyone you know who'd be interested in it! If you missed this week's articles, don't fret – you can catch up on them [here](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/yodl-connect/community-home/recent-community-blogs?communitykey=69401021-a461-47e4-a4d4-e5661b59733f)! We also looked at some awesome opportunities and events that may benefit your food and beverage business. You can find the full list [here](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/discussion/upcoming-opportunities-2). **Contributors** YODL is home to the likes of food and beverage processors, distributors, retailers, funders, innovators, regulators and researchers from across Canada. We'd like to welcome these new members to YODL this week: 1. [Candace Campbell, Nuts For Cheese](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/network/members/profile?UserKey=0C46BFFE-5430-419D-9486-018F428DA251) 1. [David Stirling, Protein Industries Canada](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/network/members/profile?UserKey=E280F56C-25A4-4C2F-BDE3-018F409FAFBA) 1. [Tammy Brideau, Food and Beverage Atlantic Association Inc.](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/network/members/profile?UserKey=40D8D844-23B9-4E76-BF2F-018F409457B5) **Get Involved** Perhaps you want to engage with some [insightful discussions](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/yodl-connect/community-home/digestviewer?communitykey=69401021-a461-47e4-a4d4-e5661b59733f) from fellow members? Don't see a topic that's been on your mind? Start a discussion of your own [here](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/participate/postmessage?ListKey=08cc36df-0910-4bd6-8fc7-8d1492911f30&CommunityKey=69401021-a461-47e4-a4d4-e5661b59733f&ReturnUrl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cfin-rcia.ca%2fyodl-connect%2fcommunity-home%2fdigestviewer%3fcommunitykey%3d69401021-a461-47e4-a4d4-e5661b59733f) and prepare to be amazed at how great it is to be a YODL member! **Looking Ahead** Next week, we will explore another Food & Beverage Program as well as a profile on CFIN funded company, PLAN Automation. We look forward to making more connections and telling more stories. That's it for us this week – we'll see you again on Monday!