Food Processing Skills Canada

The STAC program will transform a food and beverage workforce into confident digital learners through a blended learning approach that includes onboarding, regular check-ins, goal-driven content, coaching, gamification, with a balanced online learning curriculum that highlights technical, social emotional, and leadership training for Supervisors. Curriculum (39 courses | 5 levels) includes the following digital credentials that can be printed, stored and shared: - Social Emotional Learning (Acahkos), including live webinar coaching - Food Safety - Leadership for Supervisors - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - L3 Supervisor Master Common Core - Supervisor STAC Program Completion Microcredential Participant graduation packages and STAC microcredential promises skilled employees that have shown benefits to production. Employer participation guarantees an improved company culture with a commitment to continuous learning.

Welcome to Refine Yourself This program offers immersive webinars, personalized coaching, and collaborative case studies, all relevant to your professional environment. You will receive 9 courses in Emotional Intelligence (OFTA model, EI Coach model), Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Relationship & People Management, Productivity & Stress Management, Leadership of Innovation & Change. Additionally, we will include: Interactive Case Studies, MSCEIT Assessment, 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions, Managerial Checklists & Templates, and Program Completion Packages.

This program is designed to create awareness of diversity and disability awareness in the workplace by educating employee teams on the skills necessary for fostering an inclusive, supportive, and safe workplace environment. Participants will gain an understanding of disclosure practices, workplace adjustments and supports (accommodations), and strategies for implementing accessibility adjustments while promoting a sense of community. The training also emphasizes the importance of adhering to food safety standards, mastering Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and maintaining workplace hygiene through comprehensive sanitation protocols. Additionally, employees will learn critical safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), to ensure a secure and productive work environment. This program equips individuals with the tools to contribute effectively to a collaborative and compliant workplace culture Skills Gained • Effective communication and collaboration in diverse teams • Enhanced empathy and understanding of different perspectives • Awareness of race, culture, and inclusivity in the workplace • Ability to use gender-friendly and inclusive language • Recognition and unlearning of ableist behaviours and biases • Understanding autism and neurodiversity in professional settings • Skills to support co-workers who may have a visible or invisible disability • Knowledge of disclosure practices and workplace accommodations • Strategies for implementing accessibility adjustments and supports • Building and sustaining inclusive workplace communities • Awareness and implementation of food safety standards • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) • Knowledge of sanitation and workplace hygiene protocols • Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures

This program creates food and beverage industry awareness for disability and employment, serving organizations and their participants with disabilities by educating participants in essential skills for success in the food industry and beyond. Organizations will develop an understanding of key elements and risks involved with employment in the food industry and will be better able to match their clients with disabilities into the appropriate roles. Persons with disabilities will understand workplace needs and processes ahead of employment within the industry. Covering topics like food safety culture, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation, and allergen control ensures a strong foundation for maintaining quality and safety standards. Additionally, participants develop transferable skills such as emotional intelligence, adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication, enabling them to excel in diverse professional environments. Practical knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and strategies for managing emotions further enhances workplace safety and personal growth. Skills Gained • Understand food's critical role in our lives and how your contributions impact the food industry. • Explore skills that are applicable across various industries, such as effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, which will help you excel in diverse professional environments. • Learn how to adopt and promote a food safety culture • Gain knowledge of essential Good Manufacturing Practices, including proper hygiene, sanitation, and safe work habits necessary for maintaining food safety standards. • Develop a foundational understanding of sanitation practices, focusing on cleaning protocols, equipment care, and maintaining a contaminant-free environment. • Build awareness of food allergens and the importance of allergen control within production facilities to safeguard consumer health. • Learn the fundamentals of Lockout/Tagout procedures to safely and effectively manage hazardous energy during equipment maintenance and repair. • Learn the principles of Emotional Intelligence and how understanding emotions can enhance decision-making, communication, and interpersonal relationships. • Learn strategies to recognize, process, and manage your own emotions,. • Develop the ability to adapt to changes and challenges in the workplace. • Learn collaboration skills on how to effectively work with diverse teams.

Food and Beverage Ontario has partnered with Food Processing Skills Canada to create and deliver the multilingual CareersNOW! Job Ready Skills Training program. The curriculum has been designed to prepare jobseekers and students for careers in Ontario's food and beverage processing industry. Whether you are exploring specific job opportunities, are new to what this sector has to offer, or need a quick update, CareersNOW! Job Ready Skills Training is the program for you. Learners are encouraged to take as many of the self-paced courses as they would like and in the order they would prefer. Each course offers bite-sized, interactive learning in introductory technical skills, emotional intelligence, and even industry onboarding. The best way to learn more is to jump in and explore the 15 courses we have available. Start your learning & career journey today!

The STAC program will transform a food and beverage workforce into confident digital learners through a blended learning approach that includes onboarding, regular check-ins, goal-driven content, coaching, gamification, with a balanced online learning curriculum that highlights Social Emotional, Food Safety, and Workplace Essentials (Skills for Success) training for Frontline Workers & New Hires. Curriculum (22 courses | 3 levels) includes the following digital credentials that can be printed, stored and shared: - Social Emotional Learning (Acahkos), including live webinar coaching - Food Safety - Workplace Essentials (Skills for Success) - STAC Program Completion Microcredential for Frontline Workers & New Hires Participant graduation packages and STAC microcredential promises skilled employees that have shown benefits to production. Employer participation guarantees an improved company culture with a commitment to continuous learning.

Le programme STAC transformera la main-d'œuvre du secteur des aliments et des boissons en apprenants numériques confiants grâce à une méthode d'apprentissage mixte qui comprend l'intégration, des contrôles réguliers, du contenu axé sur les objectifs, du coaching, la ludification, ainsi qu’un programme d'apprentissage en ligne équilibré qui met l'accent sur la formation socioémotionnelle, la salubrité alimentaire et les fondamentaux du milieu de travail (Compétences pour réussir) pour les travailleurs de production et les nouvelles recrues. Le curriculum (22 cours | 3 niveaux) comprend les justificatifs numériques suivants qui peuvent être imprimés, conservés et partagés : - Apprentissage socioémotionnel (Acahkos), y compris du coaching en direct par webinaire - Salubrité alimentaire - Fondamentaux du milieu de travail (Compétences pour réussir) - Microcertification de réussite du programme STAC pour les travailleurs de production et les nouvelles recrues En plus de la microcertification STAC, Compétences Transformation Alimentaire Canada enverra aux employés des trousses de diplômés officielles. La participation de l’employeur garantit une culture organisationnelle améliorée et un engagement envers l’apprentissage continu.

The Leadership Stream is designed to equip employers and HR professionals with the skills to create respectful, inclusive, and emotionally intelligent workplaces. Participants will learn to manage personal emotions effectively, build strong interpersonal relationships, and demonstrate empathy professionally. The curriculum fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion by addressing key areas such as race, culture, and gender inclusivity and unlearning societal biases like ableism. Through practical strategies and interactive learning, the program also focuses on supporting disability and neurodiversity, navigating disclosures, and creating an environment accommodating all. Additionally, participants will develop leadership skills centered on emotional intelligence, transferable skills, and fostering an inclusive team culture. Skills Gained 1. Understanding and managing personal emotions effectively. 2. Building and fostering interpersonal relationships for workplace success. 3. Demonstrating empathy in professional settings. 4. Creating and maintaining respectful and inclusive workplaces. 5. Leading teams with emotional intelligence and awareness of diversity. 6. Recognizing and addressing the impact of race and culture in the workplace. 7. Expanding gender-friendly and inclusive vocabulary. 8. Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizational structures. 9. Unlearning societal biases such as ableism. 10. Recognizing various types of neurodiversity 11. Managing neurodivergent employees in the workplace 10. Supporting and accommodating disability and neurodiversity in the workplace. 11. Navigating and respecting disability disclosures. 12. Recognizing transferable skills and their benefits in HR practices