Resources designed for
emerging leaders in the seafood sector.

Future Leaders is a year-long program designed to enhance the knowledge and leadership skills of rising industry leaders through a unique hands-on program focused on production, sales, companies, and the seafood industry.

No other setting combines this kind of in-depth exposure to such a diversity of issues along with the opportunity to network and learn with a small group of industry peers representing the leaders of today and tomorrow.

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A hands-on workshop in detecting seafood decomposition led by FDA National Sensory Experts. Attendees learn FDA sensory evaluation methods and criteria for determining quality and spoilage on a range of species and product forms.

The multifaceted curriculum, taking place at the University of Washington’s School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS), covers classroom presentations, product demonstrations and industry field trips. Attendees receive a comprehensive seafood crash course on technical issues, product quality concerns, supply landscape, market dynamics and hands-on product experience.

An in-depth course on seafood product labeling that educates attendees on building an ingredient statement, deciphering country of origin labeling and understanding serving sizes for nutrition facts panels.