NEWARK, DE - Next month’s PMA Fresh Summit Convention & Expo will host over 40 students from 13 universities as part of the PMA Foundation Career Pathways program.
These students will join more than 20,000 fresh produce and floral companies to learn more about the industry’s vast opportunities through a series of career panel discussions, educational workshops, and networking, according to a press release. For the first time this year, participants will embark on an industry tour hosted by Ready Pac Foods, Inc.
“Acquiring and sustaining talent is a significant issue in our industry,” said Tristan Simpson, Vice President of Corporate Communications. “It’s so important to invest time and effort into programs like this one, a program that can provide such valuable resources. We’re looking forward to welcoming the students, and I’m sure we’ll all make great connections.”
Julianne Crapps, Category Manager for Sysco, was a PMA Foundation Career Pathways participant in 2014. “The Career Pathways program gave me various career options upon graduation, which offered a strong start to my professional journey. It has also offered me various industry contacts that I remain in touch with today.”
The following schools will be represented:
- Arizona State University
- California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
- Cornell University
- Louisiana State University
- Michigan State University
- St. Joseph's University
- Texas A&M University
- University of Florida
- Pontificia Universidad Cátolica de Chile
- University of Stellenbosch (South Africa)
- University of Pretoria (South Africa)
- University of Queensland (Australia)
- University of Sydney (Australia)
This year’s Pack Career Pathways students can be identified by their “I AM THE FUTURE” ribbon. Be sure to introduce yourself and share your career path story with them.
