The FMI Foundation, in partnership with Junior Achievement USA, has developed the Inspiring Careers in Food Workforce Initiative. This program actively involves food industry professionals in providing mentorship and coaching opportunities for K-12 students, paving the way for a bright future in the food industry. Company representatives get the opportunity to cultivate interest in their employment opportunities and have a direct hand in shaping the career paths of the next generation of workers.
About Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement USA is the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.
Junior Achievement's programs in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.
About FMI Foundation
Established in 1996, the FMI Foundation seeks to ensure continued quality and efficiency in the food retailing system and is operated for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. To help support the role of food retailing, the FMI Foundation focuses on research, education and resources in the area of health and well-being, which includes food safety, nutrition and social responsibility considerations.
How to Get Involved
Want to learn more or see how your company can get involved? Contact the team at InspiringCareersinFood@fmi.org.
Find a Partner
Partnerships with Junior Achievement are customizable and vary by local community. With over 100 Junior Achievement Area offices, there's certain to be a partnership opportunity near you.