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FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGYA S S O C I A T E I N A P P L I E D S C I E N C E D E G R E E

A B O U T T H E P R O G R A MGenesee Community College’s new Food Processing Technology (FPT) program is meeting a growing need in Western New York for skilled workers in the food science, manufacturing and processing industry. It is the only program of its kind offered at any of SUNY’s 30 community colleges. The FPT Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree is designed to put students on a path to immediate employment upon graduation, and also long-term career success as the region steadily increases job opportunities in the field (see reverse side).

GCC has worked with local economic developers and leading institutions, such as Cornell University, to develop a curriculum that will provide this fast growing industry with trained, qualified workers. These employees will be able to immediately make significant contributions on the job. In return, they will secure good paying positions that provide a bright future with delicious benefits.

CAREERS IN FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGYFood Safety Expert Food Storage Specialist Regulatory Expert Plant Operations Manager Quality Control Technician Quality Assurance Supervisor

Packaging Buyer Production Operator Production Supervisor Packaging Specialist Logistics and Transport Specialist

ABUNDANT OPPORTUNITIESThroughout Western New York and the Finger Lakes region more than 20,000 employees work within the food and beverage industries and that number continues to grow. The training you receive in GCC’s Food Processing Technology program will prepare you for abundant opportunities for great jobs offering long-term, secure futures with salaries ranging from $30,000 to $150,000 at the managerial level.

Among the many regional companies that may offer potential internships and/or career opportunities for GCC’s Food Processing Technology students:

Alpina, Batavia Baldwin Richardson Foods Co.,

Macedon Barilla Pasta, Avon Battistoni Italian Specialty Meats, Buffalo Bonduelle Group, Bergen Byrne Dairy, Syracuse Del Monte Foods, Buffalo Freeze Dry Foods, Holley Great Lakes Cheese, Cuba

Kraft Foods, Avon Mayer Brothers, West Seneca Muller Quaker, Batavia O-AT-KA Milk Products, Batavia Perry’s Ice Cream, Akron Rich Products Corporation, Buffalo Rosina Food Products, Buffalo Steuben Foods, Inc., Elma Yancy’s Fancy, Pembroke

Receive a FULL SCHOLARSHIP for FPT 101 course/Fall Semester!

FPT 101 classes start September 21, 2015see reverse side for details

One of GCC’s trademarks is cutting-edge technology across campus. This includes the recently updated Food Processing Technology lab with specialized equipment such as the ATP (Adenosine Tri Phosphate) swab unit that uses bioluminescence technology to assess bacteria levels. GCC also has more than 84 smart classrooms, 11 distance learning labs, 26 computer labs and the Alfred C. O’Connell Library for state-of-the-art Internet-based research. Other important aspects of GCC’s facilities include the Career Center, the Center for Academic Progress, a Child Care Center, the Veteran’s Lounge, and an exciting athletic program that rounds out the college experience. In addition, College Village offers apartment-style student housing at the Batavia Campus and the Student Union, the Roz Steiner Art Gallery, the Nature Trail and Genesee Center for the Arts provide an array of extra-curricular activities.

FA C I L I T I E S

C U R R I C U L U M

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Intro to Food Processing Technology (FPT101) 3English Communication (ENG101) 3Principles of Business (BUS 101) 3How Things Work (PHY100) 3General Chemistry 1 (CHE101) 4

The Food Processing Technology degree program is completed in 63 credit hours, and many of the courses are offered online—giving students broad flexibility in arranging their academic schedules. The coursework includes a business internship in the final semester to be completed in a qualified setting. This experiential learning opportunity not only enhances the student’s education, it also increases job placement opportunities upon successful graduation.

F I R S T S E M E S T E R CREDITS

Food Safety, Sanitation and Hazard Analysis (FPT102) 3English Comm. 2 (ENG102 or ENG106) 3General Biology 1 (BIO115) 4Human Nutrition (BIO108) 3Statistics (MAT129) 3

S E C O N D S E M E S T E R CREDITS

Unit Operations in Food and Dairy Processing (FPT201) 3General Microbiology (BIO206) 4Principles of Management (BUS214) 3Introduction to Computers (CIS102 or CIS116) 3Health/Physical Education Elective 2

T H I R D S E M E S T E R CREDITS

F O U R T H S E M E S T E R CREDITS

Business Internship (BUS217) 3Analytical Methods and Labeling of Food (FPT205) 4Microeconomics (ECO101) 3Western Civilization 3Humanities Elective 3

Greg SharpeInstructor of Food Processing TechnologyA native of Morrisville, NY, Greg grew up around the food industry with his father being a professor of food technology at SUNY Morrisville. He earned an AAS degree in Medical Lab Technology from SUNY Morrisville, and a BS degree in Medical Lab Technology with a dual major in Biology and minor in Chemistry

from SUNY Fredonia. Greg has worked in the Food Industry for over 20 years specializing in dehydration, alcoholic beverages, dry goods, and bakery products with an emphasis on food quality and safety. Greg has earned and continues to maintain numerous food related certifications, and he helped past employers earn “A” ratings in the BRC global standard audit for three consecutive years.

FA C U L T Y P R O F I L E

F I N D O U T M O R EAdmission into Genesee’s Food Processing Technology program is open to all high school graduates and GED recipients. No specific preparation is required. For additional information call the Admissions Office at (585) 345-6800 or go to www.genesee.edu. You may also contact our faculty directly:

Greg SharpeInstructor of Food Processing TechnologyGenesee Community CollegeOne College Road, Batavia, NY 14020(585) 343-0055 x6157 GTSharpe@genesee.edu

F P T S C H O L A R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T Y A V A I L A B L E

Food processing is a fast-growing industry, offering hundreds of exciting, well-paid positions in our region in the years ahead. In a sentence or two, tell us what interests you most about a job or career in this field and email it to GCC Admissions Director Tanya Lane-Martin, TMLanemartin@genesee.edu. For further information about the program call GCC’s Admissions Office at 585-345-6800. Fall 2015/FPT 101 class times:u Mondays, 8:45am – 12:15pmu Thursdays, 4:00pm – 7:30pm

Classes start September 21, 2015