AIFST DICTIONARY OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Introducing the AIFST Food Science and Technology Dictionary |
FOOD SCIENCE CAREERS (click on the career fact sheet below to read and download)
An Essential Ingredient: The Food Supply Chain Workforce The Australian Government commissioned Jobs and Skills Australia to undertake an independent study on the workforce needs of Australia’s food supply chain. While there are many activities vital to the food supply chain, the primary focus of this study was to explore the production, manufacturing and distribution of food. This study focuses on the key challenges and opportunities that can be addressed through the national skills system. | STEM Career Pathways In 2022, the National Science and Technology Council, commissioned Science & Technology Australia (STA) to report on barriers to STEM careers. The research was commissioned through the Office of the Chief Scientist. STA surveyed more than 3500 people with STEM qualifications. The report was released on 12 February 2024. |
Skills Insight Workforce Plan 2025-2026 Skills Insight has released its Workforce Plan 2025–2026. The plan sets out a shared vision of workforce priorities and strategies to address key challenges and skill needs across the agribusiness, fibre, furnishing, food, animal and environment care industries. |
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