English Create pma.com account LOG IN pma.com Attracting the best and brightest Career Pathways Program "The Career Pathways Program has not only provided me the opportunity to start my career in the produce industry, but also has given me the resources to succeed. As a young professional, the impact CGT has had on me and the trajectory of my career path is immeasurable." Sydney Schutkowski The Oppenheimer Group Play Video By 2050, the global population is projected to be a whopping nine billion people. With that comes the need for driven individuals and creative minds that are ready to jump in to build our growing industries. Career Pathways offers university students a glimpse inside the dynamic, global fresh produce and floral industries and the career opportunities, potential and rewards within them. About Career Pathways Certificate Program Open to all undergraduate and masters students. Registration required. During the semester, student participants will learn through videos and online exercises — at their own pace — about each sector of the supply chain and the careers associated with them. Upon completion of the program, each student will be assigned a Career Ambassador, an industry mentor who will provide guidance, motivation and support. Students will also receive: Certificate of completion Badge for LinkedIn to highlight this achievement FREE student membership to PMA, providing students with access to members-only content on the PMA website, including PMA's membership directory and members-only discounted rates to PMA events Additional resources available from Center for Growing Talent Live Sessions to Connect With the Industry Open to all undergraduate and masters students. Complete the form to receive an invitation. The following live virtual sessions will be included in the Certificate Program, and are also open individually to all students: Career panels offering job search and career advice Industry panel discussions for specific supply chain segments or industry communities Networking mixers to meet and mingle with industry veterans Young professionals "speed meeting" session designed for students to network with new industry members For more information about the Career Pathways Certificate Program OR to receive email invitations to the live sessions, please complete this form. Resource Materials Career Pathways resources help students understand the fresh produce and floral industries and the career opportunities available to them. These resources can be used by university faculty, industry volunteers and other company representatives. They can be used in recruiting efforts, employee onboarding or in promoting the fresh produce and floral industries as a career choice: Navigating Your Path to Success (Student Resource Booklet) Nailing that Video Conference Interview (Video) 12 Tips for Successful Video Conference Interviews (Tip sheet) 5 Easy Steps to Optimize Your LinkedIn (Video) How to Build Your Content Strategy on LinkedIn (Video) Identify Your Ideal Job in Produce/Floral (Fun survey) Finding a Job in a Time of Uncertainty Questions? Barbara Hochman Program Manager +1 (302) 607-2189 Email Barbara Nikki Wootten Program Manager +1 (302) 607-2144 Email Nikki