Food Processing Skills Canada Webinar, A New Labour Solution March 18, 2025 12 pm

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Join us on Tuesday, March 18 at 1:00 pm (EDT) for a free webinar presented by Food Processing Skills Canada!   Introducing FoodAbility a New Funded Program for Canadian Food and Beverage Businesses   A complimentary, 60-minute webinar that will introduce you to the FoodAbility Program and a new labour solution that demonstrates the benefits of how disability inclusion improves retention, innovation, and your bottom line.

Learn key strategies for creating a disability-inclusive workplace for leaders, managers and your staff. Join us on Tuesday, March 18 at 1:00 pm EDT to learn how this uniquely Canadian program can benefit your business.

Cost: FREE Register Now! Have you ever thought of hiring someone on the disability or neurodiversity spectrum? Not sure how to include them in your business? You may already have individuals on your staff with a disability but don’t realize it. Neurodiversity is often invisible, making its identification or diagnosis harder. Many business owners have openly discussed being neurodivergent. Cisco’s former CEO, John Chambers, says, “25% of CEOs are dyslexic, but many don’t want to talk about it.” A lack of awareness about this kind of diversity could result in colleagues, managers, or other professional collaborators not understanding the unique requirements of this population of workers.  Register Now!

FoodAbility Explained Food Processing Skills Canada has created a multifaceted approach that includes training, customized business support, and community engagement. This initiative offers training programs for employers, HR practitioners, and employee teams on awareness and best practices for inclusion adoption and management. The training programs will cover essential topics such as: •disability literacy •recruitment and retention •workplace adjustments •personal consultation •support from disability and inclusion and HR specialists FoodAbility is a fully funded, feature-rich program that offers practical tools, workshops, webinars, materials and facilitated introductions to disability and community-serving organizations, all at NO COST. Reserve Your Spot Today!  

This webinar is presented by Food Processing Skills Canada Food Processing Skills Canada is your labour, skills and workforce development non-profit organization. Our job is to provide leadership in professionalizing the food and beverage manufacturing industry so that the most important resource - people - are the best in the world. We have developed a national skills strategy, which is a proven long-term approach that other Canadian professional sectors have successfully utilized. This strategy builds collaborations with industry, government, academia, unions, associations, community organizations and other stakeholders.

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Meet your presenters: Moderator Jennefer Giffith – Executive Director - FPSC Jennefer Griffith is a driving force in Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for her visionary leadership in workforce development. As Executive Director of Food Processing Skills Canada, she has spearheaded transformative initiatives like the Canadian Food Processors Institute, Skills Training Across Canada, FoodCert, and FoodAbility, empowering businesses, individuals, and educators with essential resources. Jennefer’s commitment to delivering comprehensive labour market analysis and tailored programs to food and beverage manufacturers has elevated Canada’s reputation as a global powerhouse in workforce development. Under her leadership, the industry achieved a significant milestone with the creation of Canada’s inaugural Learning and Recognition Framework and Accreditation Strategy standardizing career pathways. Committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. Jennefer is passionate about supporting New Canadians, Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth in securing fulfilling careers. She is also at the forefront of international development, sharing Canada’s expertise with emerging food and beverage sectors worldwide. With a proven track record in past roles within government and the non-profit sector, Jennefer’s expertise and passion have made a significant impact on the growth and success of the Canadian food and beverage industry.

Deanna Zenger – National Program Manager Deanna Zenger stands out as an influential voice in the food and beverage industry, driven by a passion for connecting with people and a strong desire to foster positive change. Deanna enjoys her senior role at Food Processing Skills Canada, where she champions inclusion in workforce development. Her entrepreneurial spirit and varied ventures have paved the way for her leadership in advocating for innovative practices within the food and beverage sector. Known for her dynamic public speaking, Deanna shares her insights at industry events, motivating others to adopt forward-thinking strategies. As a published author, Deanna is a vocal advocate for workplace improvements, striving to create inclusive and thriving environments for all Canadians in the food and beverage manufacturing sector and beyond. Her dedication to excellence and skills development resonates throughout her professional endeavours, earning her respect in industry and education circles. In addition to her national influence, Deanna is actively involved in global business development and strategic partnerships. She provides international training and creates eLearning content, amplifying her impact on a worldwide scale.

Pete Bennett - Director & Co-Founder Distinctability Inc. With over 25 years of experience in the UK educational technology and digital learning field, Pete has established himself as a leading figure and influencer. His UK-founded organizations gained international recognition for their innovative global learning solutions, from online universities to blended accredited qualification pathways. He has successfully led significant implementations across the Caribbean, the Middle East, and China. Before his move to Canada, Pete served as an advisory board member for the Cranfield University CUBIC business incubation team. Since relocating to Canada, Pete has continued his impactful work in assistive technologies, supporting neurodiversity and intellectual disabilities. He has collaborated with notable organizations such as the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN), the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE), Alzheimer’s Canada, the Canadian Accessibility Network (CAN), and the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS). This Project is Funded by the Government of Canada's Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program