Careers in Food ProcessingGenesee County, New York Genesee County, NY has been rated in the top 5 “Fastest Growing Food Processing Regions” in the nation for 3 years running. – Business Facilities Magazine (2010-2012) 1,500 new positions in food processing are expected to be created in the next 10 years through existing food processing companies and new ones attracted to the Genesee Valley AgriBusiness Park.- Genesee County Economic Development Center The Western New York and Finger Lakes Region have over 700 businesses in the food processing industry cluster with more than 21,000 jobs and an average annual salaries of $40,300. -New York State Department of Labor Genesee County’s Assets Include….. - The Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park (211 acres) - Proximity to northeastern consumer markets - Incredible dairy, crop and viticulture supply chains - Outstanding natural resources and natural water supply - Nestled between two major metropolitan regions- Buffalo & Rochester Existing Food Processors in Genesee County Genesee County Economic Development Center 99 MedTech Dr., Suite 106 Batavia, NY 14020 Phone: 585.343.4866 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gcedc.com edu/ Bachelors Bachelors Bachelors Masters $50.000 Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Packaging is increasingly related to total marketing concepts.S. They offer opportunities to complete a 4 year Bachelors of Science Degree in the areas of Food Science. Sales Associate.000-$57.000 Market Research Analyst. Systems. applying biology. http://foodscience. Customer Service Genesee Valley Educational Partnership (BOCES) The Genesee Valley Partnership is developing an Agri-Business Program for high school students. The packaging science program prepares students for employment in areas such as package development.genesee. Sales.000. The curriculum is in design now. and engineering to ensure nutritional value.. engineering. Calibration. Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Process.000-$45. sales. Cornell’s Department of Food Science is one of the premiere food science programs in the nation. These skills can lead to great career in a food processing plant or other product producing manufacturing operation. Office Clerks. Food Safety. Quality Control.rit.000 Genesee Community College (GCC) The Genesee Community College and The BEST Center are currently working to develop certificate programs in food processing technology through partnerships with industry.000 Facilities. and marketing.000-$60. Financial Analyst Engineer $53.edu/best/ GCC is exploring the possibility of offering an associates degree in food process technology and a 2 + 2 program that would allow student to transfer to Cornell for a bachelors degree in Food Operations and Management will be coming soon.000-$150.000-$80.000-$60. Food Science Tech.edu/ $32.000 Manager $75.000 $20. Therefore.000-$31. http://beagenesee. and/or Food Safety & Sanitation. Sales Manager . *Coming Soon http://www. safety.edu/ Marketing. Human Resources Manager Scientist Food Scientist and Technologists.gvboces.. Rochester Institute of Technology and Cornell University. Cornell Dairy Foods Extension also offers basic and advanced certificated in fluid milk processing. Students have a variety of options upon graduation including entry into the workforce or continued studies with a Master’s Degree. physics.org/ Technician $22.080-$52.000 Business Education Alliance Camp The Business Education Alliance Camp is available for middle school students in Genesee county that what to learn more about a variety of career fields. Operations. General Sales. and quality foods in the U. chemistry. it has even greater dependence on new developments in materials and processes.000 Cornell University has a wide range of food processing certificate programs available for employers and students. Research and Development (R&D) Financial Management Accountants. and cultured products. HR Assistant Financial Assistant. Annual Salary $19. purchasing. structural design. research. cheese processing. and HR $46. *Coming Soon http://www. Marketing Associate. and will be available in the fall of 2013. Filler. http://www. Materials.Educational Opportunities Careers in Food Processing Education Required High School High School Certificate Certificate Associates Certificate Associates Bachelors Associates Bachelors Associates Bachelors Bachelors Position Title Avg. Food Operations and Management.000 Cornell University $60. Agricultural Tech.genesee. Auditing clerk.000-$71. production. Computer Systems Analyst $30. Shipping. *Coming Soon http://www. This program will give students an opportunity to prepare themselves for a career in the many aspects of Agri-Business. and science.000 Process. CNC Machinists Financial and Office Staff Accounting clerk.$65. Warehouse Administration Bookkeeping.cornell. financial Managers. Receiving. the industry requires management personnel with creativity and a strong background in business. Instrument.com/ Production Cleaner. Administrative Assistant. Auditors. The veterinary Science Camp includes facets of agriculture. Production. and around the globe. Project Leader. 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