food-is-the-foundation: Empowering Students through Work-Based Learning in Agriculture and Culinary Arts

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023, 9:00 - 10:15 AM
Cumberland University Alumni Hall

Join JVTF’s Director of Pathways and Experiences, T. Marie King, for an enlightening presentation as she delves into the transformative power of work-based learning in the fields of agriculture, culinary arts, and food service. In this session, she will showcase the innovative approach of Jones Valley Teaching Farm (JVTF) in Birmingham, Alabama, and how they are revolutionizing education, empowering students, and creating economic mobility and food agency for young adults.

Discover how JVTF’s Apprenticeship Model is shaping the future of education by providing Birmingham City High School students and graduates with paid opportunities to explore careers in agriculture, culinary arts, and food service. We will explore the curriculum, learning experiences, hands-on training that JVTF offers, emphasizing the importance of connecting classroom knowledge with real-world applications.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the power of work-based learning. Join this engaging and inspiring presentation that will leave you motivated to support and embrace innovative models like JVTF’s Apprenticeship Program.

T. Marie King of Jones Valley Teaching Farm

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