Distilling, Brewing and Wine Career Fair is Back!
The Beam institute for KY Spirits and the Ag Equine program at UK are cooperating to host two fairs, distilling and equine industries to form the Kentucky Signature Industries Career Fair. Employer registrations are now live through Handshake.
Kentucky Signature Industries Career Fairs
Call for Presentations, Beam Institute Industry Conference 2023
Submit your proposal to present before October 1, 2022
4th Annual Beam Institute Industry Conference
DWBS certificate graduate becomes Head Distiller at James E. Pepper Distillery
Cody Giles named Head Distiller at Pepper Distillery
Beam Institute offers industry-first whiskey workforce apprenticeship program
The James B. Beam Institute is partnering with the James B. Beam Distilling Company to establish the James B. Beam Whiskey Apprenticeship program.
Whiskey Apprenticeship Program
A sneak peek at the designs for our new facility.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Spirits’ Sector
As chairwoman of the board for the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, Jessica Pendergrass said 2020 was a year that required action and change, not just words, when it came to diversity, equity and inclusion. She is only the third woman chair of the board in its 140 years.
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Mission
The Beam Institute will lead the global advancement of the American whiskey industry through workforce education, scientific discovery, environmental sustainability, community and social responsibility.
Vision
The Beam Institute supports the global growth and sustainability of the American whiskey industry.
The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits at the University of Kentucky is the bourbon industry’s research and development vehicle. The Beam Institute offers multidisciplinary research strengths to ensure sustained competitiveness of Kentucky’s spirits industry and its supply chain. A further commitment is to develop the state’s workforce and provide opportunities for economic growth via process efficiency and outreach. In creating exceptional teaching, research and outreach programs, the Beam Institute is a leader for Kentucky’s spirits industry from farm to product.
Responsible Consumption Commitment
UK and Jim Beam are dedicated to the responsible consumption of alcohol and together will develop and expand successful alcohol awareness programs, including programming already funded by Beam Suntory. For more information on the University of Kentucky’s student well-being programs and services, visit WellKentucky and the Student Wellness Center. To learn more about how alcohol affects you as an individual, and how to make the right choices for yourself and those around you, visit Drink Smart.
