Opportunities for educators
Help students see where food and drink could take them
Give young people meaningful encounters with employers, broaden their horizons and connect classroom learning with the world of work. Choose the opportunity that best fits your school, college or university.
Schools programme
Bring careers in food and drink to life with a free, interactive virtual workshop from Feeding Britain’s Future.
In 45 minutes, students in Years 8–13 will hear from industry professionals, explore roles and career paths, and build employability skills through interactive activities. Workshops are easy to join from one or several classrooms, with no webcam or microphone required, and support Gatsby Benchmark 4.
“[IGD’s Employability Workshops] opened students minds to a variety of roles within the food & drink industry. It was great to relate these roles to employability skills and the students enjoyed exploring the different career pathways into employment. This was a such a great workshop, we all got a lot from it – thank you!”
N Patrick, Teacher at Activate Learning School in Oxford
Universities
Help more students discover the breadth of careers across the food system. Universities can commit to Feeding Britain’s Future and give their students access to insight from the Institute of Grocery Distribution that brings the industry, its challenges and opportunities to life through expert retail analysts.
“UKFoodScience is an example of interdisciplinary engagement that brings together the leading UK Food Science and Nutrition Universities, industry and professional organisations, focussed on raising the profiles of Food Science degrees and UK Career opportunities. IGD and their Feeding Britain's Future initiative is foundational to the achievements of this group and there is incredible mutual benefit in such an interaction. The digital hub is another example of the action being created, providing leading insight into the promotion of study and careers in Food.”
Emeritus Professor Tim Foster, Chair of UKFoodScience
Work experience
If you are seeking work experience for young people still currently within the Education system, Feeding Britain’s Future committed employers will be providing skills training and work experience opportunities for young people aged 11 to 16 in 2027. We recommend registering for Feeding Britain’s Future free employability workshops to introduce the world of food to your students and receive further programme updates in 2027.
If you are working with young people who are aged 18-24 and currently NEET, they may be eligible for part-time or full-time two-to-four-week placements through Opening Shift, the Retail Work Experience Programme. Eligible applicants can apply at their local job centre plus.
“At Cranswick, we take our role seriously in inspiring the next generation by opening our doors and showcasing the diverse range of careers available within the food manufacturing sector. The modern work experience model allows us to combine practical learning with meaningful workplace exposure, helping young people better understand our industry, the variety of opportunities it offers, and the vital role we play in feeding the nation. We were particularly encouraged to see a clear increase in the students knowledge and understanding by the end of the programme, giving them greater awareness of both our manufacturing industry and the exciting career opportunities available within it”
