UW-Platteville announced the Beginning a Career in the Meat Industry programming, a half-day course designed for college and high school students who want to learn more about careers in the meat sector. The project is funded by the Meat Talent Development Program, a $5 million program created to strengthen the state’s meat processing supply chain and workforce. The Beginning a Career in the Meat Industry sessions will cover a variety of topics such as the history of Wisconsin’s meat industry, an overview of career opportunities, the importance of sanitation and food safety, and resume building. Project lead and Prof. Krista Eiseman shares more. According to DATCP, to date, just over $4.2 million of the Meat Talent Development Program initiatives have been announced.