Help getting into the industry?

Hi everyone,

I recently posted in another brewing subreddit and this one came recommended to me. I’m a passionate homebrewer based in the greater Sacramento area, working toward breaking into the brewing industry. I recently completed the Brew Ed course through Sacramento City College and am considering pursuing the Master Brewer Certification from UC Davis. Right now, I’m eager to get hands-on experience and soak up as much knowledge as I can.

I’ve been applying for positions like Packaging Tech and cleaning roles, and I’ve also tried cold emailing and calling local breweries about shadowing or internship opportunities just trying to get my foot in the door. While I haven’t had much luck yet, I’m determined to keep going.

I’d love advice on:
- Approaching breweries for internships or other opportunities.
- Effective networking strategies within the brewing community.
- Any groups, forums, or organizations that could help me connect with the right people.

If you have any tips, success stories, or encouragement, I’d greatly appreciate it! Thank you in advance!