Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** orange county foodtec FSP:…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** orange county foodtec FSP: program abstractproject title: foodtec food safety program: education, workforce development and trainingprogram code: njprogram director: jhack sepulveda, executive director, orange county food training and education center (foodtec)program degree level: students will earn 3 credits towards an associate's degree in science at suny orange and the following industry-recognized certifications and credentials:servsafe manager's certificateservesafe allergens certificatehaccp training for managersosha 10 general industry traininghazcom hazard communication worker safety coursegood manufacturing practicespriority need area(s)provide opportunities and access to food and agricultural careers in the public, non-profit, and private sectors.align the efforts of hsis and other non-profit organizations to support the academic development and career attainment of underrepresented groups.educational need area(s)curricula design, materials development, and library resources (including development of courses of study and degree programs)faculty preparation and enhancement for teachingstudent experiential learningstudent recruitment and retentionprimary discipline: food safety/horticulturesummary text: foodtec food safety program is an innovative, 15-week, food safety workforce development and training program to prepare individuals for entry-level occupational health and safety specialists, food quality assurance technicians, kitchen/plant managers, or similar food safety positions. Participants will earn 3 credits towards an associate's degree in science at suny orange, along with required, industry-recognized credentials. The program includes career-readiness training, food safety training, and on-the-job training with an industry partner. Recruitment efforts will strategically focus on engaging with low-income and hispanic populations, and enhanced resources will be provided to increase retention and completion rates.