CFA has developed 'Chilled Education' - www.chillededucation.org - a unique education resource to address the long term training and education needs of the chilled food industry. 'Chilled Education' aims to increase understanding about the range of career opportunities in the chilled food industry and motivate potential new entrants of all ages to get involved.
Three lesson plans for each of four key stages (1-4) have been produced by teachers and food science professionals within CFA. The lesson plans cover all key aspects of the chilled food industry from new product development to labelling to hygiene.
The lessons are in two formats:
- www.chillededucation.org includes lesson plans, careers information and details of food science & technology related degree courses in the UK. These lesson plans have been developed by CFA food science professionals in partnership with education consultancy, InspireEducation and are designed to be delivered by CFA members and STEM Ambassadors working in the industry. (STEM Ambassadors are volunteers from industry who work with young people to inspire interest in their subject and its application to the 'real world'.)
- www.data.org.uk/cfa includes lesson plans for primary and secondary teachers. These lesson plans have been developed by CFA in partnership with the D&T Association, the professional association representing those involved in design and technology education and associated subject areas.
'Chilled Education' is supported by the Food Standards Agency, the Design and Technology Association (D&TA), the Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) Ambassadors network, the Science Council, the Association for Science Education (ASE) and the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST).
