Wisconsin is the place to build a rewarding food and beverage career, from farm to factory to fork.
Wage Data
FaB Wisconsin’s 2024 Talent & Wage Survey
The 2024 FaB Wisconsin Talent and Wage Survey offers an in-depth look at the thriving food and beverage manufacturing sector, one of Wisconsin’s most vital and profitable industries, with insights from 56 participants representing key areas of the industry.
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BLS Statistics on Pay and Benefits
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides data on pay and benefits, broken down by for occupations, industries, geographic areas, and the demographic characteristics of workers.
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Career Pathways for Students
Farm-Factory-Fork Career Discovery
Since 2014, over 2,500 high school students have met with an impressive collection of exhibitors, including ingredients, consumer product and packaging makers, grocery retail, and professional service firms focused on the industry at our annual Farm-Factory-Fork (FFF) Career Discovery events.
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FaBsafe Certificate® for Students
Providing a basis of good manufacturing practices (GMPS), hazard analysis, and regulatory, this course is perfect for high school and college students considering or currently pursuing a career in food, beverage, or ingredients manufacturing.
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FaBseed Newsletters for Educators
Our newsletters, sent to teachers and counselors of over 150 state high schools and colleges, feature interactive classroom activities, industry insights, profiles of young industry professionals, and career pathways and employment opportunities.
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Colleges & Universities with Food and Beverage Programming
These two- and four-year colleges and universities offer certificates, diplomas, and degrees tailored to the food and beverage industry, helping you build a fulfilling and lucrative career while feeding the world.
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Workforce Development
WOW Works
WOW Works is one of Wisconsin’s 11 regional workforce boards, helping job seekers access jobs, education, and training while connecting employers with skilled workers to stay competitive.
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Department of Workforce Development
DWD delivers effective and inclusive services to meet Wisconsin’s diverse workforce needs, and advocates for the protection and economic advancement of all Wisconsin workers, employers, and job seekers.
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Employ Milwaukee
Employ Milwaukee is the workforce development board for Milwaukee County, bringing together industry leaders, educators, and community partners to create workforce solutions that drive economic growth and job opportunities.
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Job Center of Wisconsin
Job Center of Wisconsin (JCW) is a free online portal that connects job seekers with employment opportunities throughout Wisconsin. JCW’s interactive search options allow users to search job openings by title, employer, keyword, location, apprenticeship opportunity, location and more.
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