Information, Advice & Guidance
Information, Advice & Guidance at MEAT Ipswich
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) is an umbrella term for support that helps our learners make informed choices about education options.
The purpose of our Information, Advice and Guidance service is to support enquirers considering learning with MEAT Ipswich, and to support learners in achieving their aspirations, including their learning and career goals through training with MEAT Ipswich. We support enquirers and learners in making decisions about their learning and career planning based on their individual needs, circumstances and interests.
MEAT Ipswich have put together a variety of resources that our learners may find useful.
MEAT Ipswich Newsletters
MEAT Ipswich create quarterly newsletters throughout the year, which are issued to learners enrolled onto the apprenticeship.
UK National Helpline List
MEAT Ipswich have put together a national helpline list that learners may find useful. We cannot guarantee the advice or help given from these organisations; they are listed purely as a means of contact to recognised organisations within the UK, for those who are in great need at this time. Click on the images below to view their websites.
Mental Health
Sexual Health
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Substance Abuse
Bereavement Support
Healthy Eating
Meat Industry Career Opportunities
The meat and poultry sector of the food business is a significant employer in most parts of the UK. There are opportunities in abattoir/processing, manufacturing, catering butchery and wholesale sub-sectors, as well as the familiar independent and multiple retailers. The retail butchery area is just one of a number of career openings.
Today there are hundreds of different jobs involved in the food business, preparing, processing and marketing the quality of food products demanded by today's consumers. Below are a variety of different careers within the meat industry.
Fish Industry Career Opportunities
Careers in the fish industry cover the full cycle of seafood, from catch to plate. There are numerous exciting, dynamic opportunities to be found in all sectors including:
Fishing: Fishermen are at the very heart of the seafood industry, catching the fish and shellfish that we consume every day. There are a variety of roles needed on a fishing vessel in order to keep operations running smoothly. While many tasks are shared between all members of a vessel, the division of duties can generally be summarised between three main roles: Deckhand, Skipper and Engineer.
Retail Fishmongering: Careers in seafood retail will appeal to individuals looking to learn a traditional trade which involves a great deal of knowledge and skill. With over fifty species of fish and shellfish in the UK market, fishmongering is a highly specialised trade.
Processing: The processing sector transforms the fresh fish and shellfish produced by fishermen and fish farmers into the seafood products that are sold to consumers in the UK and the rest of the world. The range of careers available includes technical managers, supervisory roles, food technologists, operatives, team leaders, filleters, quality assurance roles, engineers etc.
Foodservice: The foodservice sector offers a clear and rewarding career path for individuals passionate about high-quality seafood and customer service. The foodservice sector, which includes both takeaway fish and chip shops and seafood restaurants. At Seafish, we offer support, advice and guidance for any and all individuals seeking careers in the seafood industry, from beginners to experienced professionals.
Aquaculture: Those involved in UK fish and shellfish aquaculture breed, rear and harvest various fish and shellfish species for consumption and commercial sale. Many of the tasks are done by all farm workers, including the farm managers and those undertaking wider management roles. However, specialised areas such as hatcheries, stock health/veterinary practitioners, laboratory services and engineering are likely to have dedicated staff with higher skill levels.
Other Helpful Websites
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