Manufacturing the Food & Beverage Workforce
Episode 10 of the Food For Thought podcast, hosted by Food Processing, titled "Manufacturing the Food & Beverage Workforce" was published on November 15, 2020 and runs 33 minutes.
November 15, 2020 ·33m · Food For Thought
Summary
In this episode of the Food For Thought podcast, we talk with FPSA’s Andy Drennan about skills training, the skills gap, and how the food and beverage industry can attract new talent.
Episode Description
According to a recent LinkedIn survey, 40% of employees leave their job within the first year unless they receive training and education from their employer. Meanwhile 74% of employees feel that they're not reaching their full potential unless they receive training from their employer. Where does that leave employees… and employers for the future of food and beverage?
In this episode, we talk Andy Drennan, senior vice president at the Food Processing Suppliers Association about its 180 Skills training program. We also talk about vocational skills, soft skills, and how the food and beverage industry can attract new talent.
Learn more about FPSA's 180 Skills Program
Read the full transcript of this recording on FoodProcessing.com
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