October 16, 2024
10 AM – 1 PM
MATC Downtown Campus
700 W. State St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
Exhibitor Registration
High School Registration – Sold Out!
We’re at capacity for schools! If you’d like to be added to the waitlist, please use the form below.
Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the food and beverage manufacturing industry at the 2024 Farm-Factory-Fork Career Discovery Event, hosted at Milwaukee Area Technical College. This interactive career fair-style event is not to be missed!
Discover Your Path: Explore endless career opportunities in the dynamic world of food and beverage as you engage with a diverse array of exhibitors: ingredient suppliers, consumer product makers, packaging innovators, and those who support the industry.
Learn from the Experts: Gain insights from industry leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of food and beverage. Listen to their inspiring stories, learn about emerging trends, and discover the keys to success in this ever-evolving field.
Hands-On Exploration: Get ready for interactive discovery activities that will ignite your passion and provide valuable hands-on learning experiences. From tastings to product demonstrations, you’ll have the chance to dive deep into the exciting world of food and beverage.
Mark your calendars and come hungry for knowledge and opportunity! Admission is free for students, but space is limited.
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Agenda
10:00 – 10:10 AM Welcome & opening remarks
10:10 – 10:45 AM Intro to Food Careers & Career Assessment Activity
10:45 – 11:30 AM Interactive food science activities
11:30 – 12:15 PM Students meet with exhibitors in galleria
Registration Fees
One registration covers your entire school or company:
| High schools – up to 20 students | Free |
| Select & Premium members | Free – email us at eallen@fabwisconsin.com to register |
| Non-profits & academia | $100 |
| For-profits with 100 or fewer employees | $150 |
| For-profits with 101-300 employees | $200 |
| For-profits with over 300 employees | $250 |
About the FFF
To inspire the next generation of talent into the career-making possibilities of our food and beverage industry, FaB hosts its Farm to Factory to Fork High School Career Discoveries. With nearly half of our existing working population due to retire, ensuring there is a pipeline of talent for the food and beverage industry is more important than ever. Additionally, talent is required if we are to double our food production by the year 2050 to feed a global population of 9.7 billion.
Since 2014, over 2,000 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. Students hear from industry leaders and innovators, participate in interactive discovery activities for valuable hands-on learning, and share their ideas for feeding the world.