Abstract:

The aim of this study is to identify the characteristics that food technicians who have graduated from the Food Technology Programs of the Professional High Schools should have by the representatives of the food sector. In the research, the survey was used to the representatives of the institutions and companies that operate in Tekirdağ province and employ food technicians. The study is in the mixed model where quantum and quality analysis are used together and the analysis of data is carried out with the SPSS statistical program. According to the results of Nicel analysis, industry representatives have been determined that they need food technicians who are closely tracking the innovations, who are strong in communication with people and who inform their workplace about their future plans. According to the quality analysis results, there are 11 expectations from the industry's food technicians in the category of Professional Knowledge and Skills. Given the findings obtained, food technicians are recommended to be developed in service before service at the Professional High Schools and food technicians while working in the industry. The questions asked to the participants who participated in this study were approved by Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Scientific Research and Publishing Ethics Board on 30.05.2022.

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