A campaign to encourage people to consider a new career in Wales’ growing food and drink industry has been launched by the Welsh Government. It is part of a wider aim to grow the sector’s value to £8.5bn.
The new Food Workforce Wales campaign, delivered by Food Skills Cymru, showcases the exciting and varied careers in the industry and highlights the vast range of opportunities available to anyone looking at starting a new career, to transfer skills or upskill and progress.
As part of the campaign, a new online jobs notice board is live with a number of vacancies available across the sector.
Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths said: “I am proud of the way our food and drink industry have carried out their business during what has been a most testing and turbulent time.
“We all want to see the sector grow further and this campaign shines a light on the diverse, exciting and rewarding roles and opportunities which are vital to our food and drink industry here in Wales.
“With the impact of the pandemic continuing to shape people’s evaluation of circumstance and career paths, there are many reasons to choose a career in this rapidly growing industry. With rising and competitive salaries as well as many opportunities for training and growth, a job in food and drink can be a career for life.”
There are a number of ways to join the industry; from apprenticeships and learning programmes to operational and customer facing roles as well as leadership and management opportunities.