Decatur, GA – Opo Espresso is proud to announce the launch of the Opo Upside Scholar Program, a brand new initiative geared toward making specialty espresso schooling extra accessible to aspiring espresso professionals. Aligned with Opo Espresso’s mission “to make use of specialty espresso to make a constructive affect in individuals’s lives all through the world,” the scholar program will supply recipients the chance to obtain skilled coaching by way of the Specialty Espresso Affiliation’s (SCA) Espresso Abilities Program.

The Upside Scholar Program is split into three tiers, similar to Opo Espresso’s core values: Respect, Positivity, and Honor. Every tier supplies a novel stage of coaching, from introductory programs to superior ability growth, in addition to a variety of advantages, together with:

 

SCA Espresso Abilities programs taught by Approved SCA Trainers on the Opo Coaching Lab.
One-on-one teaching classes with trade professionals.
Specialised barista gear and provides.

All course charges, tools, and provides are coated by Opo Espresso and Upside Scholar
Program sponsors, together with La Marzocco, Espresso Components, Barista Journal, and Created Co.

This system is open to people nominated by somebody inside their neighborhood. Nominations can be accepted from November 1 to November 30, with awardees introduced in December. Students will full their programs all through 2025.

“We created the Opo Upside Scholar Program to assist and domesticate the following technology of espresso professionals,” mentioned Opo Espresso CEO Jonathan Pascual. “We imagine that entry to schooling and mentorship can open doorways for a lot of who’re captivated with espresso however lack the means to pursue formal coaching.”

To search out extra data or to appoint a scholar, go to opocoffee.com/scholarship. For any questions on this system, please contact upside@opocoffee.com.

About Opo Espresso
Opo Espresso is a specialty espresso firm primarily based in Decatur, GA, the place it operates a retail cafe, roastery, and low coaching lab. Opo Espresso seeks to encourage a neighborhood that values respect, positivity, and honor. For extra data, go to www.opocoffee.com.

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