Career Pathways Certificate Program
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The Career Pathways Certificate Program consists of two modules to familiarize students with the Certificate Program itself, four Training Modules to provide a strong foundation in key areas of the Fresh Produce and Floral Industries, and four Learning Tracks to take students on a comprehensive tour of the industry - from Production to Supply Chain Logistics to Science & Technology, and finally, to Demand Creation.
The completion process also includes two surveys to help us get to know you and to help you see which might be the best places for you to begin your career, making a healthier world!
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Please complete this brief survey to tell us just what the survey name says - a bit more about YOU! Your answers will help us create the best and most appropriate learning experience for you and all your fellow students on the Career Pathways journey. Thank you for helping us to help you!
About the Program
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View this video to find out more about the Career Pathways Certificate Program requirements and benefits.
Welcome Video
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This is your official Welcome to the Career Pathways Program! Please view the entire video to find out more about the program, how it works, and how it will benefit you as you consider a career in the Fresh Produce and Floral Industries.
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The Career Pathways Fresh Produce & Floral Career Finder Quiz
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The Fresh Produce & Floral Industries are a great place to start and grow a lifelong, rewarding career - building a healthier world! Complete this quiz, answering a series of simple, yet revealing questions, and your answers will help identify your ideal career - based on your strengths, likes, and interests!
The Supply Chain
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The perishable nature of fresh produce creates a very complex supply chain to manage. Check out the Supply Chain module to understand it’s complexity.
Conventional/Field Production
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Our planet is currently feeding around 7.7 billion people and produce is coming mostly from conventional field growers. In this module, see how growers are keeping up with this rapid and continuous demand.
Controlled Environment Production
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Here’s a glimpse of how Controlled Environment Growing brings the best of nature indoors, creating perfect growing conditions which allows growers to grow healthy, safe food year-round.
Planting & Harvesting
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Planting & harvesting produce in the correct location and at the correct time can make the difference between flavorful produce and produce that is practically unpalatable. Hear how to plant and harvest produce efficiently, safely and profitably.
Processing
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In a time where consumers are preoccupied with time savings and convenience, learn how processed produce offers a clean, ready-to-serve product with fresh-like qualities and how companies get it done.
Transportation
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A lot more planning goes into transporting produce than just loading boxes onto a truck. Learn what it takes to keep produce in optimal condition when transferring product from the packing house to the retailer’s distribution center or store.
Sustainability
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Consumers, restaurants and retailers are recognizing the need for sustainability and seek out companies who share this need. The Sustainability module explains the three sustainability focus areas for produce companies.
Plant Breeding
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Discover how through plant breeding companies are enhancing what Mother Nature has initiated by developing hearty, tasty, nutritious produce.
Food Safety & Quality Assurance
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As more consumers are concerned about healthy living and eating, hear about the guidelines and practices that have been put in place by the produce industry to ensure product safety and minimize risk.
Sales
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Knowing your product, building trust, and recognizing the right time for the “ask” are just some of the skills needed to make the sale. Discover in this Sales module if you have what it takes to be a successful produce sales professional.
Marketing
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Can you name more than twenty-five produce and/or floral companies? Learn the challenges and how produce and floral marketers overcome these challenges in building their brand.
