Center for Trainers

Are You Interested In Training or Developing Materials for NFSMI?

The mission of the National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI) is to provide information and services that promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs.  Every day the Institute strives to achieve its vision to be the leader in providing education, research, and resources to promote excellence in federally funded child nutrition programs.

One way NFSMI fulfills its mission and vision is to partner with experts in the field of child nutrition to deliver training and develop new resources.

If you have expertise in the successful operation of federally funded child nutrition programs - in the school or child care setting - NFSMI is looking for you!
 

Preferred Trainers

To deliver training programs to child nutrition professionals across the country, NFSMI selects trainers based on their experience, education, and expertise. For additional information, see the presentation NFSMI Consultant Trainer Information. 

The Institute provides support for its trainers and ensures they have the necessary tools to conduct workshops and seminars for NFSMI.  Preferred trainers are paid a standard rate of $1,000.00 per training day and $300.00 per travel day.  Travel expenses, such as airfare and meals, are reimbursed according to NFSMI's travel guidelines. 

Developers

Like trainers, consultants are chosen to develop education and training materials based on their experience, education, and expertise.  To develop resources for NFSMI, consultants may be asked to submit a proposal in response to a specific request outlining the details of a project.

There is no standard rate of compensation for resource development.  Compensation is negotiated on a project by project basis, and contracts are issued for each individual project. 

Become a Preferred Trainer or Developer

The University of Mississippi requires individuals and companies interested in serving as trainers or developers for NFSMI to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP). NFSMI has exercised its' option to extend RFP #477 to January 1, 2015.  We will continue accepting responses for RFP #477 until December 31, 2014. 


If you are interested in becoming a trainer or developer for NFSMI, complete RFP #477 and send your response to:

Mr. Jim Windham, Director, Office of Procurement Services The University of Mississippi 1 Jeanette Phillips Drive P.O. Box 8750 University, MS 38677

Responses should be marked RFP #477 NFSMI on the outside of the envelope.  Please do not submit the RFP directly to NFSMI.  Notification of receipt will be sent to you when NFSMI receives your response. 

Questions? Contact Kathy McCombs, Contracts and Grants Specialist, at kathy@olemiss.edu or call 1-800-321-3054.