engAGe

“Food is a great connector. Whether you’re spending an ordinary day deciding on lunch or planning a big moment of celebration, food is often at the centre of what we’re doing. Being a part of the sector that brings it to our plates is something special.

At FCC we are obsessed with supporting the industry that feeds the world. As we serve the agribusiness and agri-food sector, we encourage the next generation to discover the career options that extend beyond the farmgate to processing and manufacturing. At FCC alone, we have a team of 1800 employees across Canada who love to come to work to be a part of the agriculture and food community.

Students who don’t have a connection to agriculture likely don’t realize how their skills and interests can be of value in the sector we serve in all kinds of interesting ways. There is tremendous opportunity in the science, technology, engineering and math areas which makes them a perfect focus at engAGe. There are thousands of jobs in agriculture that need to be filled in the years ahead and we need students who are able to innovate, problem solve and push the boundaries of what is possible in raising, growing, processing and manufacturing food.

We all have a stake in the future of our food and that’s why we’re excited to see students taking an interest in ag and food sector careers. In the face of globalization and a knowledge-based economy, engAGe is a window into what’s needed and a perfect starting point for students wondering where their career paths will lead.”

Marty Seymour, Director of Industry Relations, FCC