Cursos de Extensão em Processamento de Alimentos: a universidade inserida na comunidade

The Food Processing Extension Courses (CEPA) are aimed at different publics in society, which seek to improve their learning. They provide interaction between academia and society, promoting technical and citizen education for students. Thus, the objective was to promote extension courses in Food Processing, with an emphasis on good manufacturing practices and the stages of the food process. Nine courses were offered, with varied themes, by professionals in the field, assisted by students from the PET Engenharia de Alimentos group. The results of the participants' evaluations showed the success obtained in all the courses offered, highlighting the need for these for society.