Professionals who have graduated from an accredited educational institution with a baccalaureate degree in any major are eligible to sit for the professional examinations. Candidates taking the Certified Baking Science Professional examination are eligible to take the examination with industry experience.
The AAFCS offers the following assessment-based certifications open to many related disciplines and practice settings. • CFCS- Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences • CFCS-HDFS- Certified in Human Development and Family Science • CPFFE- Certified Personal and Family Finance Educator • CNWE-Certified in Nutrition and Wellness Educator • CBSP – Certified Baking Science Professional
Pre-registration and an additional fee are required for this exam.
AAFCS Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) credentials are comprehensive assessments of the knowledge and skills in the Family and Consumer Sciences content areas and are central to career areas involving human service; consumer services, protection; and advising; education and training; and social and community services.
The Broad Field FCS credential is a Virginia Board of Education-approved industry recognized credential for teachers with an FCS endorsement who need to meet the industry credentialing licensure requirement.
Pre-registration and an additional fee are required for this exam.
Conference attendees who need to renew their ServSafe Food Protection Manager credential will have the opportunity to take the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Exam during the Tuesday morning credentialing block. The test will be provided in a paper, in-person format. Prepayment and preregistration with VATFACS is required.
Director of Education & Workforce Development | Virginia ProStart Coordinator, Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association
Dr. Jai Girard serves as the Director of Education and Workforce Development at the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association (VRLTA) and as the State Coordinator for Virginia ProStart. In this role, she leads statewide culinary and management education initiatives, supports... Read More →
Pre-registration for this session is required. This session is sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education. There is no additional fee for up to 25 participants.
American Heart Association HeartSaver First Aid with CPR/AED for Adults and Children will meet OSHA, Virginia Department of Education, and Virginia Department of Social Services requirements for CPR/AED and First Aid Certification for a two-year period.
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Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:15pm - 4:30pm EDT Cape Charles A
