Founding Company Pilot Program
How AGSI plans to recognize professional grill service businesses—after technician certification is established.
Why AGSI Is Launching Technician Certification First
AGSI is intentionally launching technician certification before company accreditation. Across skilled trades, defensible company credentials are built on verified individual competency—not the other way around.
Before a business can be accredited, the people performing the work must meet a shared professional standard. This sequencing ensures company recognition is credible, consistent, and meaningful long-term.
What It Signals
Designed to recognize businesses that operate with:
- Verified technician competency
- Consistent safety practices
- Responsible oversight
- Professional standards commitment
It is intended to represent real operational discipline.
Founding Pilot (Preview)
Following the launch of CGCT™ certification, AGSI plans to open a limited Founding Company Accreditation Pilot.
This phase will validate criteria and establish industry exemplars. Participation will be limited.
Anticipated Eligibility Requirements
The "Gate" to accreditation begins with your staff. Businesses without certified staff will not be eligible.
Why This Matters Now
For businesses with teams, technician certification is the prerequisite that enables future recognition. Organizations that certify now are positioned for the founding pilot.
What This Is Not
This is not a pay-to-play marketing badge, a shortcut around testing, or a guarantee of approval. It is standards-based and selectively granted.
Program Status
Early Participation: Businesses in the pilot are expected to be publicly recognized as founding contributors to AGSI’s standards framework.
How to Prepare
The first step toward company accreditation is qualifying your team.
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