The Business of Chocolate with Marc Forrat

Flashpoint Training is excited to welcome you to the Business of Chocolate with Marc Forrat!

Imagine learning about the business of chocolate from a Chocolate Master?

Learn not only what it takes to run a successful food business, but learn the ins and outs of Entrepreneurship from an Entrepreneur that has appeared on the show Dragon's Den!

What's Included?

• In person SPE Certification with Flashpoint Training with Marc Forrat as the industry partner
• Career Talk from Marc.
• Tour of the Western Fair Grove Business Incubation Site
• A chocolate making lesson from Marc
• A pizza lunch, including  snacks and beverages throughout day
• Access to one bonus online certification of your choice:

1. Ergonomics and Safe Lifting
2. Communication
3. Customer Service
4. Leadership

Optional Online for students who miss.

Best for: Business & Tourism and Hospitality SHSM's

Your Schedule for the Day (Tentative to be Confirmed in September)

9:15 AM | Arrival & Snacks

9:30 AM | Learn about Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Framework

10:30 AM | Career Talk & Tour from Marc of the Grove

  11:15 AM | Chocolate Making Lesson from Marc

  12:00 PM | Working Lunch & Students begin Working on SPE-ICE Project

  1:00 PM | Presentations

 2:00 PM | Day complete and head home.

Our Event Policies

👥 Student Numbers: Register your expected attendance. Student substitutions are welcome, but additional students require advance approval. 

⏰ Deadline for Changes: Attendance numbers can be adjusted up to 3 weeks before the event. After that event numbers are "locked-in" as the kids say.

💰 Payment: Payment for Events is due a min of 30 days before the Event or we will not hold your reservation

🚌 Scheduling: We’ll do our best to accommodate your bus schedule. Please let us know about any timing requirements as early as possible.

📅 Event Dates: Dates may change based on partner availability. Final details will be confirmed at least 1 month before your visit.

🌦️ Weather Closures: Events affected by weather or unexpected school closures will be rescheduled.

🙋 Supervision: Please provide the required number of staff/chaperones according to your school board’s guidelines.

💻 No-Shows: Absent students will be charged the full event fee but may access a complimentary online training session for the same certification.