Growing our Industry’s Talent Attract. Develop. Retain.

Workforce Challenges Competition for talent Complex to attract and retain talent Talent is retiring Number of job openings growing Pew Research Center projects by 2030, 18 percent of America will be 65 or older. Over the 2010-20 decade, 54.8 million total job openings are expected. While growth will lead to many openings, more than half – 61.6 percent – will come from the need to replace workers who retire or otherwise permanently leave an occupation

Solving for these Challenges Created by Produce Marketing Association and the Industry as a charitable organization to attract, develop and retain talent for global produce and floral trade.

Our Industry-Specific Solutions

What Success Looks Like Seen as the “industry of choice” Best practices are commonplace Businesses grow We have the right people solving the toughest problems Businesses of all sizes, and in all places, prosper generation after generation

Attract. Attracting the Best and Brightest Career Pathways Career Ambassadors Network Career Bank a forum for job and internship openings showcase the diverse career options available in produce by bringing university students to industry events to participate in customized workshops, networking opportunities and one-on-one mentoring from a Career Ambassador. Career Bank creates a forum for companies to communicate their internship, entry and intermediate-level job openings to a diverse group of job seekers specifically knowledgeable in or interested in the fresh produce business. Partner: AgCareers.com Our Internship initiatives connect companies and university students. Company profiles and job opportunities can be posted on our website. Connections with local universities can be initiated.

Develop. Retain. Developing Our Professionals Connecting Our Industry Emerging Leaders Program Young Professionals Webinar Series Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference High Performance Management Conference Executive Leadership Symposium Mentoring Initiative Connecting Our Industry Women’s Fresh Perspectives Leadership Breakfast Women’s Fresh Perspectives Reception Young Professionals Reception Industry Talent Reception

Build Team Camaraderie Supporting Our Initiatives 5K Race for Talent At PMA’s Foodservice Conference At PMA’s Fresh Summit Bocce for Talent Joe Nucci Memorial Golf Tournament

How You Can Get Involved? Make a Gift to the Industry Talent Fund Take advantage of Sponsorship Opportunities Attend a Center for Growing Talent by PMA program Join our Career Ambassadors Network Serve in a Leadership Role as a volunteer