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“Inspiring the Future in Food”

An innovative conference detailing the development and career opportunities available in the exciting, global world of food and drink

at Canmore Hall, Carnegie Conference Centre, Halbeath Rd, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 8DY

Hosted by Fife College, this event will bring the Scottish Food & Drink Supply chain together in a fast paced, conference-style event aimed at industry, teachers and lecturers, students, pupils and parents. Fife College will launch their new food and drink courses. Among other contributors on the 14th June will be SFDF (Scottish Food & Drink Federation), some of their Ambassadors working in industry, SDS, Young Enterprise Scotland, Local Fife Producers, Tesco, Education Scotland, Kettle Produce, University of Abertay and The Innovation Centre for Industrial Biotechnology.
13.45 Register and refreshments

14.00 – 15.30 – A series of short presentations about jobs, the diversity of the sector, relevant qualifications that have industry endorsement and exploration of pathways for young people to enter the food and drink production sector whether they have their eyes on an apprenticeship, an HNC or a degree. A Q&A will end this session.

15.30 – 16.30 – Time to visit the Exhibition and Showcase area, join in demonstrations or experiments or discuss with a food or drink producer the jobs, skills and modern approaches that make their business work. An afternoon tea buffet will be served during this time and we will welcome attendees who cannot make the earlier session to join us for the evening.

16.30 – 17.40 – A series of short presentations: the future of the food and drink sector in Scotland with young entrepreneurs, industry speakers, local businesses and other companies representing the supply chain who also needs skilled and motivated young people. A Q&A will end this session.

17.45 – 18.30 – A further opportunity to visit the Exhibition/Showcase area and join in demonstrations/ experiments/discussions

18.30 – Vote of Thanks, Raffle Draw – Close of event.

 

 

To Book on this FREE event:  http://events.collegedevelopmentnetwork.ac.uk/events/show/5687

or ring CDN with your party’s details 01786 892007