Thursday November 13, 2008

An exciting introductionto the foodservice industry

for young Canadians

Serving upfresh opportunities!

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• To educate, enlighten and encourage students to consider careers in the food service and hospitality industry across Canada.

• To provide teachers with the tools to develop career programmes for their students that will encourage young people to consider the foodservice and hospitality industry as a career option.

OUR MISSION

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hospitality

THE RESPONSE On November 13, 2008 - 1600 High School Students, and 500 College & University Students will gather for the Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals’ 4th annual “Field to Fork".

In a tailor-made programme, students will hear from top level industry speakers and participate in a highly interactive Trade Show & Career Fair illustrating all aspects of the industry including; production, manufacturing, distribution, restaurant operations, hospitality and marketing.

THE CHALLENGE Many students perceive the foodservice industry as a temporary means of earning money, rather than a career option that provides lifelong opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our goal is to combat this negative perception and provide a step by step guide, inspiring young people to explore the limitless pathways to fulfilling careers the industry has to offer.

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.

The following GTA School Boards are enthusiastic partners in Field to Fork:

The Toronto District School BoardThe Toronto Catholic District School BoardThe Dufferin Peel Catholic District School BoardThe Peel District School BoardThe York Catholic District School Board

The Toronto Congress Centre is Canada’s newest, largest, and most innovative state-of-the-art trade and convention facility.

Our Industry Gold Sponsors:

Silver Level Sponsors:

Partner Level Sponsors: Thursday November 13, 2008

EVENT PROGRAMME

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) 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 2:00pm Interactive Industry Career Fair & Interviews 4:00pm Event Concludes

For further information contact:

FIELD TO FORKc/o Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals1644 Bayview Avenue - Suite 1219Toronto, Ontario M4G 3C2Tel: (416) 422-3431www.fieldtofork.org

Event Chairman: Mark Cator (416) 524-1406

Sponsorship: Jim Greenway (416) 253-3157

Tradeshow & Career Fair: Judy Marcolin (416) 255-6131 ext 335

Logistics: Christopher Carnegie (416) 924-6111

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Event Venue:TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE650 Dixon Road (At the 401)Toronto, Ontario(416) 245-5000

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