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Career Pathways

On this page you'll find links to career pathway maps for six subsectors of Michigan's food system:

  • Food production
  • Food inputs and services
  • Food manufacturing and processing
  • Wholesale food distribution or storage
  • Retail food distribution
  • Food preparation and service

For a full overview of what jobs exist, what skills and education are required, and what wages are in six subsectors of Michigan's food system see the full Food System Career Pathways in Michigan report.

The report also includes employment statistics from 2019 and 2020, projected five-year growth, level of demand for each job type, and what educational programs are available for career advancement.

Explore Career Pathways by Subsector

  • Food Inputs and Services Career Pathway Maps

    Published on June 24, 2021

  • Food Manufacturing and Processing Career Pathway Maps

    Published on June 24, 2021

  • Food Preparation and Service Career Pathway Map

    Published on June 24, 2021

  • Food Production Career Pathway Maps

    Published on June 24, 2021

  • Retail Food Distribution Career Pathway Maps

    Published on June 24, 2021

  • Wholesale Food Distribution or Storage Pathway Maps

    Published on June 24, 2021

Food System Career Pathways in Michigan

Published June 24, 2021

Career Pathways

  • Wholesale Food Distribution or Storage Pathway
  • Food Production Pathway
  • Food Inputs and Services Pathway
  • Food Manufacturing and Processing Pathway
  • Retail Food Distribution Pathway
  • Food Preparation and Service Pathway

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  • Food Preparation and Service Pathway
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