Soy Excellence Center
Sharing Knowledge, Building Skills, Strengthening Communities
Soy Excellence Center (SEC) is a singular program designed to equip early- to mid-career professionals with essential agribusiness knowledge and practical skills. Launched in 2019, SEC now comprises six regional hubs in the Americas, China, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
Through its well-established offerings, SEC is nourishing the minds of today’s protein professionals, equipping tomorrow’s agribusiness leaders and shaping the future of global protein accessibility.
What SEC Offers
Workforce Training
Curriculum designed to build foundational skills for agribusinesses of various sizes.
Continuing Education
Ongoing training and resources to share the latest science and best practices.
Expertise
Engage with world-renowned experts from our partner universities and institutions.
Community
Connect with peers to exchange knowledge, ideas, and on-the-job expertise.
SEC’s Global Reach
Through its regional hubs, SEC continues to expand its presence and help meet local workforce development needs.
- 75,000+ agribusiness professionals trained across 40+ countries since 2019
- 6 educational tracks across the soy value chain designed for capacity building
- 8,000+ active participants in the SEC’s continuing education online community
Six Regions, One Mission
SEC’s mission is to turn budding markets into stories of economic success by building capacity and market potential of food and agriculture businesses. We envision a future in which soy is known throughout the world as a vector for change.
We believe that promoting education and excellence in emerging markets is a first step toward creating prosperity. Our program helps participants overcome key challenges and operational hurdles in food and agribusiness operations – and empowers them to advance their careers.
Across all regions, our aim is to:
- Teach participants using curriculum-based learning
- Connect participants with industry experts across the agri-food value chain
- Ensure participants are well trained and receive a professional training certificate
- Promote continuous learning, even after the certification process is complete
- Facilitate opportunities for alumni networking
Regional Offerings
SEC tailors professional development opportunities to align with the needs and interests of each region. It offers programs for employees across a variety of industries and areas of focus, including:
- Americas: Aquaculture, poultry, swine, diary and feed milling
- Asia – Animal Protein & Food Protein: Aquaculture, poultry, swine, and feed milling, and soy food industry
- China: Poultry, swine, feed milling
- India: Poultry, aquaculture, dairy, feed milling, and soy food industry
- Middle East & North Africa: Poultry, aquaculture, diary, and feed milling
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Poultry, aquaculture, and feed mill management
Real Stories, Real Results
Through education, SEC is not just building skills, it’s improving livelihoods – and the program’s participants are best qualified to speak to its positive impact.
“SEC has enriched lives and strengthened our entire community.”
Puzant Dakessian
Wadi Poultry, Egypt
“USSEC has helped us grow our networking in the region at the commercialization level.”
Andrea Robles Montes
INOLASA, Costa Rica
“The mentorship from SEC is invaluable.”
Teoh Huey Lee
FFM Pulau Indah, Malaysia
Participant Testimonials
“The program enhanced my ability to understand the basic traits of soybean structure, properties and how this food brings sustenance for every consumer. As part of the company’s finance team, I should be conscious of the quality of the soybean we produce, not only by looking on its physical appearance but also its chemical composition that enables us to reach our expected yield and production output.”
Rizalyn Gallardo
Miracle Soybean Food International Corporation, Philippines
“Looking back, I would describe the overall value and impact of the course as transformative for my professional development. The knowledge gained has not only boosted my confidence in decision-making but has also broadened my perspective on sustainable poultry management practices. I feel better equipped to tackle challenges in our operations and to contribute more effectively to our organization’s goals.”
Dr. S. Sridhar
Optima Poultry Pvt. Ltd., India
“Soy Excellence Center is an impressive hub for sharing knowledge. Without the opportunity to share knowledge and increase competencies among agribusiness professionals, we could not increase agricultural efficiency across our region. The SEC is a great place to equip professionals in emerging markets to enhance quality and make important improvements in the supply chain that will lead to creating more jobs.”
Hussien Mansour
Aller Aqua Egypt
“This training has opened my mind to so many things. The value of what we’re getting or what I’m getting is much more than the amount I paid, and I’m really grateful for attending this training – it is all encompassing. I’ve added a lot of knowledge to what I already know, and I am grateful for that.”
Sulkif O. Oderinde
Solakod Nigeria Enterprises, Nigeria
Ways to Engage with SEC
Participants can log into the SEC Learning Management System (LMS) to stay connected and leverage our training, resources and continuing education communities.
The SEC Annual Report highlights progress in shaping the next generation of protein professionals, strengthening the soy value chain and nourishing a growing world, sustainably.
SEC wants to hear from you – reach out via the contact form to inquire about professional development offerings and events, partnership opportunities and more.
Valued Partners and Supporters
The SEC collaborates with key partners in each region to connect participants to the latest science and world-renowned experts familiar with their needs.
SEC’s work is strengthened through the leadership and investment of Qualified State Soybean Boards committed to advancing sustainable U.S. Soy worldwide. The program is also supported and encouraged by the United States Department of Agriculture and the United Soybean Board.
