The Food and Drink Skills Ambassadors Network, set up by the Scottish Food and Drink Federation (SFDF), aims to highlight the range of careers on offer to youngsters and is being backed by the Scottish government and Skills Development Scotland (SDS).
The SFDF said the ambassadors will act as the “face” of the industry to promote the range of potential careers on offer for students of all levels.
Richard Lochhead, rural affairs secretary, said: “I am delighted to launch the Food and Drink Skills Ambassadors Network to help promote a career in the food and drink industry as a desirable option to young people, using inspirational role models from successful food and drink companies across Scotland and beyond.
“By investing in future generations and attracting young people to work in the industry, we can help support the growth of the food and drink sector to reach £12.5bn by 2017.”
Comments