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SPC 's New Training Program STEP-UPP

July 5, 2010

 

 

The Southeast Produce Council (SPC) is pleased to announce the addition of a new education program for upcoming retail and foodservice professionals – the Southeast Training Education Program for Upcoming Professionals, nicknamed STEP-UP.
The objective of the new training program is to provide an enriched learning experience for 12 high potential retail and foodservice professionals with emphasis on development of strategic business orientation, personal leadership and hands on field experience.
The program will cover the span of 8 months and include a combination of industry field tours in various southeast growing locations and classroom education on industry topics including category management, merchandising, consumer trends, and leadership management. In addition to the hands on experience, activities will be paired with SPC events to create additional networking opportunities with industry professionals.
The program is expected to kick off next spring at the SPC Southern Exposure 2011 in Orlando, with the first class of participants. Details regarding the application process have not been finalized but the program will be open to any SPC member in an upcoming or junior level retail or foodservice role including; produce managers, produce merchandisers, category managers or produce buyers. The application process will require a personal biography, work history, recommendation from company management, and a brief essay. 
The brochure and application are now available on the website. The application deadline for the 2011 STEP-UPP program is September 1, 2010.


Contact Information

Contact us at tvorhees@seproducecouncil.com or fax to (866) 653-4479.

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