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

2. 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 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

3. 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.

4. Our Industry-Specific Solutions

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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