Thursday, July 28 – Sunday, July 31, 2011 Monterey, California The Career Pathways program held in conjunction with the PMA Foodservice Conference & Expo provides scholarships to three Food marketing, Culinology and Food Safety students from each of the following schools: University of California Davis California State Fresno Along with participating in customized educational sessions, networking opportunities and field tours, Career Pathways students will learn about taste, flavor, trends in the foodservice industry and the foodservice 20/20 initiative. For additional information about this program please contact Alicia Calhoun, at acalhoun@pmafit.com Presenting Sponsors

Sponsorships

Presenting Sponsorship

Thursday, July 28 – Sunday, July 31, 2011
One Co-sponsor remaining (one sold)
$3,000 each
As a sponsor of the Regional Career Pathways Program in conjunction with the PMA Foodservice Conference & Expo, your company will show its support for PMA's Foundation for Industry Talent and your commitment in bringing new talent to the produce industry. Your sponsorship affords the students a customized educational experience to learn more about the produce industry as a career choice through customized educational sessions, field tours and networking opportunities with mentors and industry professionals. An industry mentor is assigned to each student to answer questions, introduce them to other industry professionals and simply help them embrace the myriad of opportunities and rewards the produce industry has to offer. As a sponsor, you will be acknowledged at the Foodservice Conference event as well as receive the following benefits:

• Company logo on PMA Foundation and PMA Web sites
• Recognition in PMA foundation publicity for this program
• Listing in PMA Foodservice Conference Program
• Company name and/or logo listed on event signage where appropriate and on Sponsor Banner
• Company name and/or logo listed on Foundation printed student materials for the event

Student/Mentor Social Event

Thursday, July 28, 2011
One sponsorship @ $2,000
Show your support of attracting young talent to the produce industry through this sponsorship. Host an informal dinner and tour at your local Monterey facility or at a local Monterey restaurant. Your company representatives will have access to top, young talent and will network with students, faculty and mentors. You will also have the opportunity to provide a parting gift or have a company representative provide a two (2) minute overview of the career opportunities and rewards your company offers.

Support Sponsorship

Thursday, July 28 – Sunday, July 31, 2011
Unlimited number of co-sponsorships
$500 each

Students and faculty members from select universities will take part in the PMA Foundation for Industry Talent Regional Career Pathways Program in conjunction with the PMA Foodservice Conference & Expo. Your sponsorship affords the students a customized educational experience to learn more about the produce industry as a career choice through customized educational sessions, field tours and networking opportunities with mentors and industry professionals. An industry mentor is assigned to each student to answer questions, introduce them to other industry professionals and simply help them embrace the myriad of opportunities and rewards the produce industry has to offer. Your company logo will be featured on signage at the event.