Thanks to a partnership between The Abilities Connection (TAC) and a local university, Fresh Abilities is able to create food service employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Employees are able to train in a classroom setting for everything from food preparation to safety and then translate those skills into the kitchen. Fresh Abilities’ innovative program even has the potential to grow in scale, both locally and across the country. At our 2024 Xforce National Conference, we were proud to award TAC and Fresh Abilities with the Innovation Award. #DisabilityEmployment #TrueInclusionEqualsAll
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If you're planning to attend The NGA Show, be sure to make it to the talk about Labor Retention on Monday morning! Paulo Goelzer Ph.D. (IGA Coca-Cola Institute), Michael Sansolo (Sansolo Solutions), katie krogstad roed (Hyer), and Anthony Presley (TimeForge Labor) will be presenting new data and strategies for reducing #EmployeeTurnover in #grocery. Here are the session details: Title: A New Look at Labor Retention for Independent Grocery Operators Description: "Grocery has an acute labor issue, with one of the highest turnover rates of any US industry. A recent study commissioned by the Coca-Cola Retailing Research Councils examines the lingering impact of the pandemic and other issues around hiring and retention, leaving you with tactical solutions for how win-and keep-the best workforce." Time: 8:45AM, March 11 Location: Summit 215 and 216 To add this and other sessions to your calendar, visit: https://lnkd.in/ebW2w6Mi #WFM #WorkCulture #LaborManagement #TheNGAShow
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Teaching and SLT are varied and busy roles. The highlight of my day today was demonstrating fruit crumble to year 7, a new skill! #teaching #foodtechnology
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Service with a smile! Chemistry, Careers, and Cooking: The Education Business Partnership Cornwall Council, funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry, aims to introduce young people to the diverse world of chemistry careers. Recently, pupils at Liskeard School & Community College enjoyed a culinary master class led by Mark Lewin from Cornwall Hospitality Collective and Truro and Penwith College alongside the manager of Tallend Bay Hotel, Jack. During the session, the pupils saw chemistry in action through a cooking demonstration by Mark Lewin and experienced first-class dining under the guidance of Jack. This immersive experience provided valuable insights into the hospitality industry, offering students a glimpse into potential future career opportunities. It was truly a five-star learning experience. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNtqwyMF #cornwallEBP
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In response to local concerns, we're excited to share recent progressions in a local initiative affecting Broken Hill's hairdressing industry! Led by Employment Facilitator Bron Pearson and Support Officer Amanda Coppa, stakeholders convened in July 2022 to address industry challenges, beginning this initiative. Thanks to their efforts, local salon owner Simone Lewis obtained her Certificate IV in Training and Assessing, enabling her to train hairdressing apprentices locally. Fast forward to February 2024, where a second roundtable event celebrated achievements and mapped out future plans. With strong community support and partnerships with Training Services NSW, the industry is on its way to being sustained locally with strong enrolments (7 to date) in the TVET Hairdressing Salon Assistants Cert II course and two additional local hairdressers expressing interest in joining the local teacher training ranks and undertaking their Cert IV TAE. Initiatives like these not only address immediate challenges but also lay the foundation for sustained industry growth and development in regional communities, creating long-term sustainable employment opportunities in key industries. By ‘growing our own’ locally in terms of skills, capabilities, and services, we not only retain and build skills locally but also create jobs and opportunities to future-proof all parts of the industry and the associated jobs lifecycles. #WALJ #HairdressingIndustry #LocalTraining #SustainableEmployment #GrowingCommunities
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Exciting Times Ahead! As I step into March 1st, 2024, I can't help but reflect on the incredible journey that was 2023. It is only today that I close my 2023 chapter :) a year filled with growth, challenges (exhaustion!), and rewarding experiences. Only today, I bid adieu to the past year's endeavors, and would like to share some highlights that have shaped my professional growth and to thank all those who were part of this dynamic year: 📌 Finalized a comprehensive theoretical research for the FAO, analyzing food safety in the NENA region through the lens of risk analysis and the one health approach. 📌 Developed and delivered four enriching courses on crucial topics such as Allergen Management Control, Developing a Positive Food Safety Culture, EU Food Labeling, and FDA Food Labeling. These courses were a pivotal part of the USAID TRADE project, focusing on enhancing food exports in the Egyptian food industry. 📌 Prepared detailed guidance documents on key areas including food allergen management, fostering a positive food safety culture, and navigating EU and FDA food labeling regulations, all integral to the success of the TRADE project. 📌 Provided expert labeling review support services through DFK comprehesive services, minimizing the risk of product rejection and legal issues for numerous clients. 📌 Designed and currently lecturing the Food Safety Laws and Regulations Master course for the Master of Science program in 'Food Process and Product Engineering' (MSc FPPE), a collaborative effort between Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover and Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik. 📌 Delivered the PCQI course for a number of clients, with excellent feedback. Now, I'm excitingly diving back into my passion for delivering the amazing curriculum of the #PCQI course. But that's not all—stay tuned for the upcoming #BRC Food Safety Standard courses and more exciting ventures on the horizon. In the spirit of lifelong learning, and as Spring approaches and the sun peeks out more often in Hannover, though it's still a bit shy :), I'm thrilled for a fresh start as a learner with #MIT Professional Education, specifically the "Life Cycle Assessment: Quantifying Environmental Impacts" #lca . I'll be learning the tools and methodologies for assessing product impacts on the #environment, so excited to explore how I will transfer these insights to the food processing industry. Here's to embracing new challenges, seizing opportunities, and continuing to expand our knowledge horizons ! I am also open to new research and technical food safety calls! Get in touch if you look for experts support in #labelreviews for #compliance, science-backed advisory and training services to access EU and US markets, or guidance on #riskassessment for adequate #HACCP and Food Safety Plan #fsp. #pcqi #sustainability #foodsafety #foodprocessing #regulatorycompliance #riskmanagement #foodexport #foodtrade
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🍽️🌍 Safe Food Today for a Healthy Tomorrow! This World Food Safety Day, let's commit to keeping our meals clean and our families healthy. Learn the best practices in food preparation and share your knowledge. Because food safety is everyone’s business! 🍏💧 Connect With Us - https://bit.ly/4aDgp6d #WorldFoodSafetyDay #EatSafe #LittleStarsEarlyLearning
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Kids can become active agents of change when you give them things they can actually do. One such thing is with food choices. This 3rd and final video clip on this subject in this mini series from the Captain Polo Academy details a school project to achieve just that. #schoolproject #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #climateeducation
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Changes in curriculum has allowed Hong Kong students to take more electives. At the top of the list are Patisserie and Cafe Operations along with Western Cuisine. https://lnkd.in/dQbjWBi #educationalconsulting #schoolplacement https://lnkd.in/gijjHSw6
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Why Chinese Kindergartens Are Winning with Cooking Classes! Forget rote memorization and traditional textbooks! Chinese kindergartens are leading the way in practical learning with a delicious Cooking class. The Power of Practice: Why Cooking Classes Works for children. * **Learning by Doing: * **Building Confidence: * **Healthy Habits for Life: * **Life Skills Development: Let's spark a conversation!. Share your thoughts on the importance of practical learning methods in the comments below. #education #kindergarten #cookingclasses #lifeskills #healtheating
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