An exciting introduction to the food service industry for young Canadians - Foodservice & Hospitality Operations, Manufacturing, Distribution, Education, Consulting, Marketing, and Purchasing

1. Serving up
fresh opportunities!
Thursday November 13, 2008
An exciting introduction
to the foodservice industry
for young Canadians
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2. OUR MISSION
• To educate, enlighten and encourage students to considerCanada.
careers in the food service and hospitality industry across
• To provide teachers with the tools to developpeople to consider
for their students that will encourage young
career programmes
the foodservice and hospitality industry as a career option.
foodservice
THE CHALLENGE Many students perceive THE RESPONSE On November 13, 2008 -
the foodservice industry as a temporary 1600 High School Students, and 500 College
means of earning money, rather than a career & University Students will gather for the
option that provides lifelong opportunities Canadian Association of Foodservice
for personal and professional growth. Professionals’ 4th annual “Field to Forkquot;.
Our goal is to combat this negative In a tailor-made programme, students will
perception and provide a step by step guide, hear from top level industry speakers and
inspiring young people to explore the participate in a highly interactive Trade Show
limitless pathways to fulfilling careers the & Career Fair illustrating all aspects
industry has to offer. of the industry including; production,
manufacturing, distribution, restaurant
operations, hospitality and marketing.
hospitality

3. EVENT PARTNERS
The Canadian Association of Foodservice
Professionals (CAFP) is a national association
comprised of a diverse group of executives and
managers from all segments of the food service
industry - Foodservice & Hospitality Operations,
Manufacturing, Distribution, Education,
Consulting, Marketing, and Purchasing.
Partner Level Sponsors: EVENT PROGRAMME
Thursday November 13, 2008
GROUP A - 800 High School Students & Faculty
9:30am Arrival & Registration
9:45am Welcome & Industry Orientation
10:30am Keynote Speaker
11:00am Interactive Industry Career Fair & Trade Show
12:00pm Lunch (Closing Remarks & Prize Draws)
Our Industry Gold Sponsors: 12:30pm Programme Concludes
GROUP B - 800 High School Students & Faculty
11:15am Arrival & Registration
11:30am Welcome & Industry Orientation
12:15pm Keynote Speaker
12:45pm Interactive Industry Career Fair & Trade Show
1:45pm Lunch (Closing Remarks & Prize Draws)
2:15pm Programme Concludes
GROUP C - 500 College & University Students
1:00pm Arrival & Registration
1:15pm Welcome & Industry Orientation
Silver Level Sponsors: 2:00pm Interactive Industry Career Fair & Interviews
4:00pm Event Concludes
The following GTA School Boards are enthusiastic partners
in Field to Fork:
The Toronto District School Board
The Toronto Catholic District School Board
The Toronto Congress Centre is Canada’s The Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
newest, largest, and most innovative The Peel District School Board
state-of-the-art trade and convention facility. The York Catholic District School Board

4. Event Venue:
TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE
650 Dixon Road (At the 401)
Toronto, Ontario
(416) 245-5000
For further information contact:
FIELD TO FORK
HWY 409 c/o Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals
1644 Bayview Avenue - Suite 1219
Toronto, Ontario M4G 3C2
HWY 42
Tel: (416) 422-3431
7
HWY 2
www.fieldtofork.org
7
Dixon Rd. Event Chairman:
Mark Cator (416) 524-1406
Sponsorship:
Jim Greenway (416) 253-3157
HW Y 401
Tradeshow & Career Fair:
Judy Marcolin (416) 255-6131 ext 335
Logistics:
Christopher Carnegie (416) 924-6111
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manufacturing