AHIVOY Educational Programs

AHIVOY cohort learning pruning skills from an industry professional

Wine Industry Educational Program

This program offers opportunities to acquire additional technical knowledge and skills in the vineyard while connecting students to the broader wine industry through field trips, classroom learning, and training. 

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AHIVOY leadership team toasts with wine at a Dundee Hills vineyard

Mentorship
Program

This new program connects wine industry leaders with graduates of AHIVOY to provide further professional development in a specific area of focus.

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Wine Industry Educational Program (WIP)

The graduating cohort of 2025 hold their certificates at graduation
Students learn from an industry professional in a classroom

The wine industry professional training program is a weekly educational program for vineyard stewards in the Willamette Valley, connecting them with the broader wine industry and sharpening their technical knowledge and skills in the vineyard.

This annual program integrates multiple topics to give students a well-rounded view of the Oregon Wine industry.

Important Dates:

Applications: Closed

Scholarship Announced: December 1st, 2026

The Program Begins: January 6th, 2027

Classes are held every Wednesday from January to April, from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm.

A student holds their Wine Industry Educational Program certificate
AHIVOY students walk through a Willamette Valley Vineyard on a rainy day

Sample Schedule | Horario de Ejemplo

Wine Industry Professional Training | Capacitación Profesional en la Industria del Vino

The Wine Industry Professional training program is designed to further technical knowledge and skills in the vineyard and create a greater awareness of how vineyard operations connect to the finished wine. The program integrates classroom learning, field trips, industry panel discussions, as well as wine industry credential training.  

El Wine Industry Professional Training Program está diseñado para ampliar los conocimientos técnicos y las habilidades en el viñedo, y crear una mayor comprensión de cómo las operaciones del viñedo se conectan con el vino terminado. El programa combina clases en el aula, visitas educativas, paneles de discusión con profesionales de la industria y capacitación para obtener certificaciones de la industria del vino.

  • Week/Semana 1
    Registration/Orientation, Resources
    Inscripción/Orientación, Recursos

    Week/Semana 2
    Vine anatomy, overview of growing season, key growth stages, and vineyard health and safety
    Anatomía de la vid, descripción general de la temporada de crecimiento y etapas clave de desarrollo, y salud y seguridad en el viñedo

    Week/Semana 3
    Vineyard management decisions at key growth stages and vineyard economics
    Decisiones sobre el manejo del viñedo en etapas clave de desarrollo y economía del viñedo

    Week/Semana 4
    Vineyard management decisions at key growth stages and vineyard economics - includes field trip.
    Decisiones sobre el manejo del viñedo en etapas clave de desarrollo y economía del viñedo - incluye una visita educativa.

  • Week/Semana 5
    Organic, biodynamic, sustainable vineyard practices, and wine industry panel discussion: Farming Practices.

    Prácticas orgánicas, biodinámicas y sostenibles en el viñedo y panel de discusión de la industria del vino: Prácticas agrícolas.

    Week/Semana 6
    Winemaking 101: how wine is made, practices harvest to bottle, fruit and berry composition, and how vineyard work connects to fruit composition.

    Introducción a la elaboración del vino: cómo se produce, desde la cosecha hasta la botella, composición de la fruta y las bayas, y cómo el trabajo en el viñedo se relaciona con la composición de la fruta.

    Week/Semana 7
    Oregon Wine Symposium

    Week/Semana 8
    Winery health and safety: Winery equipment, winery cleaning and sanitation.
    Salud y seguridad en la bodega: Equipos de bodega, limpieza y sanitización de la bodega.

  • Week/Semana 9
    Winery operations, logistics, timelines and the roles of winery employees.

    Operaciones de bodega, logística y cronogramas y funciones de los empleados de bodega.

    Week/Semana 10
    Wine industry panel discussion: History of Oregon Wine vineyard and winery business structure and compliance.

    Panel de discusión de la industria del vino: Historia del vino de Oregon estructura empresarial y cumplimiento normativo de viñedos y bodegas.

    Week/Semana 11
    OLCC servers training and certification

    Capacitación y certificación para servidores de OLCC

    Week/Semana 12
    Wine customer service and hospitality: How to open, pour, serve, and talk about wine.

    Atención al cliente y hospitalidad en el mundo del vino: Cómo abrir, servir, presentar y hablar sobre el vino.


  • Week/Semana 13
    Wine sales models and field trip.

    Modelos de venta de vino y visita educativa.

    Week/Semana 14
    Wine marketing models and field trip.

    Modelos de marketing del vino and visita educativa.

    Week/Semana 15
    WSET Level 1 training and certification

    Capacitación y certificación WSET Nivel 1

    Week/Semana 16
    Latinx/Hispanic leadership in the Oregon Wine Industry and field trip.

    Liderazgo latino e hispano en la industria del vino de Oregon y visita educativa.

    Week/Semana 17
    Wine industry panel discussion: Career Opportunities in Wine and Completion Celebration.

    Panel de discusión de la industria del vino: Oportunidades profesionales en el mundo del vino y Celebración de clausura.

ESL Scholarships

Anyone who has completed the AHIVOY program is eligible for a scholarship to take ESL (English As A Second Language) classes through Chemketa. These courses are offered throughout the year and are a great way to continue learning after graduation. If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, complete the application and email it to our Program Coordinator, Cristina, at ahivoyoregon@gmail.com.

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Mentorship Program

At AHIVOY, we believe that the wine industry should reflect the people who make it thrive–the vineyard stewards.

This program is designed to offer cohort graduates another opportunity for continued education, connecting them with industry professionals across the entire wine industry, from vineyards to tasting rooms and from bottling lines to boardrooms.

Applications for the 2026 Mentorship Program open soon.

Mentee Applications

Solicitud en Español
English Application

The AHIVOY Mentorship Program is a culturally responsive initiative designed to support Latino/a/e vineyard stewards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley as they take the next step in their leadership and professional journeys. Through one-on-one or group mentorship, participants gain access to guidance, practical tools, and personal support tailored to their goals. This program is rooted in the belief that every voice matters, every story holds power, and investing in your growth helps build a stronger future for our entire community.

El Programa de Asesoría de AHIVOY es una iniciativa culturalmente relevante diseñada para apoyar a los trabajadores latino/a/e de viñedos en el Valle de Willamette en Oregón, mientras dan el siguiente paso en su camino profesional y de liderazgo. A través de asesoría individual o en grupo, los participantes obtienen acceso a orientación, herramientas prácticas y apoyo personalizado enfocado en sus metas. Este programa se basa en la creencia de que cada voz importa, cada historia tiene poder, y que invertir en tu crecimiento contribuye a construir un futuro más fuerte para toda nuestra comunidad.

Mentor Applications

Solicitud en Español
English Application

The AHIVOY Mentorship Program is a culturally responsive initiative that invites experienced professionals to support Latino/a/e vineyard stewards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley as they advance in their leadership and career journeys. As a mentor, you’ll offer one-on-one or group guidance, share practical tools, and provide meaningful encouragement rooted in trust and respect. This program recognizes the power of shared experiences and the importance of representation—your time and insight can help shape the future of our industry and uplift the voices of a vital yet underrepresented community.

El Programa de Asesoría de AHIVOY es una iniciativa culturalmente relevante que invita a profesionales con experiencia a apoyar a trabajadores latinos/as/e de viñedos en el Valle de Willamette de Oregón mientras avanzan en su camino de liderazgo y desarrollo profesional. Como asesor/a, brindarás orientación individual o grupal, compartirás herramientas prácticas y ofrecerás un apoyo significativo basado en la confianza y el respeto. Este programa reconoce el poder de las experiencias compartidas y la importancia de la representación: tu tiempo y conocimiento pueden ayudar a formar el futuro de nuestra industria y a elevar las voces de una comunidad vital que ha sido históricamente subrepresentada.