Barbara JenkinsFor information about U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the USPOULTRY Foundation’s Youth Outreach Program, contact Barbara Jenkins, Vice President, Education and Student Programs, [email protected].From the AuthorBroilers & TurkeysRecruit like your life depends on itLet’s face it, the poultry industry faces an uphill battle when it comes to recruiting.Processing & SlaughterThe importance of poultry science departments and degreesPoultry is a major agricultural commodity. At some point, almost everyone in the world has eaten chicken, turkey, eggs and other poultry products. Because of that, careers in poultry and associated industries are critical, which means poultry science departments and degrees are critical.Processing & SlaughterRecruiting the next generation of poultry professionalsIn order to meet staffing challenges, the chicken industry must make itself more attractive to young people graduating from both four-year colleges and technical schools.Broilers & TurkeysUS poultry industry must attract young managersAs baby boomers retire,the U.S. poultry and egg industries recognize that attracting youth isessential; we must highlight our industry to the best young minds.Page 1 of 1
