Canada: NatureFresh internship program kicks off year 2
“The Center For Growing Talent by PMA encourages organizations like NatureFresh Farms to employ students in their operations. These types of unique initiatives give students the hands-on experience they need to understand & succeed in the produce industry”, said Alicia Calhoun, Vice-President, The Center For Growing Talent by PMA. With the assistance of Calhoun and her team, NatureFresh is able to connect directly with colleges and universities throughout North America to talk about employment opportunities.
The GEC team travels to schools, summer camps, city centers, and retail locations throughout the summer talking about how NatureFresh greenhouse tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers are grown as part of the company’s #WeAreTheGrower story. The mobile Greenhouse Education Center has been a tremendous success over the last 2 years reaching thousands of consumers promoting healthy eating and sharing the NatureFresh story. The team travels throughout the entire east coast, mid-west, and Ontario in Canada.
A year ago, applications came in from all over North America from interested students with varied agriculture & business backgrounds. For the 2016 tour, NatureFresh employed students from Michigan State, Ohio State, University of Windsor, and the University of Missouri for the tour.
"The Greenhouse Education Center internship was an invaluable and unforgettable experience. It gave me the opportunity to learn first hand about the greenhouse and food industry, by travelling and directly engaging with producers, retailers, and consumers. I completed the program equipped with skills and a strong network to pursue a career in the produce industry”, said Adam Mefrakis, 2016 GEC Team Member & recent graduate of the University of Missouri.
NatureFresh is again using the power of digital & social media to promote the hiring blitz to support the #GreenInTheCity Tour via their dedicated website: http://wearethegrower.com. All postings for the summer are listed on the website.
For more information:
NatureFresh Farms
www.naturefresh.ca