Dale Carnegie Program Dale Carnegie courses are available to all full-time associates, with tuition paid by the company. Classroom sessions are conducted by a Dale Carnegie facilitator assisted by two Roche Bros. employees. Twenty-five employees graduated from the program in 1999. As part of its strategic growth plan, the company developed a program designed to prepare candidates for management responsibilities at store locations throughout the chain. The eight-month program includes classroom training, the Cornell Complete Manager distance education course, field trips to packing plants, warehouses and buying shows, as well as training in all store departments.
Equal consideration is given to all applicants, regardless of background.
United Spirit Institute Existing management personnel also may attend specific classes in the classroom training portion of the Manager Candidate Program to enhance computer proficiency and management skills. Management skills courses may include topics such as change management, preventing sexual harassment, business writing, conflict resolution, buying and merchandising, customer relations and stress management. University Wakefern and ShopRite associates have the opportunity to attend training on a variety of topics at ShopRite University. Associates may register for courses with the approval of their management.