The Apprentice: Marian Appiah
“I had always wanted to work in the non-profit and development space, so I was thrilled when I got the opportunity to work with PFS after graduating from the University of Ghana in 2018 with a BSc in Food Process Engineering. It was the right start to achieving my career goals.
I was placed with Eden Tree in Ghana as a quality control apprentice. While there, I supported the implementation of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) system. It was a challenging task for someone fresh out of school like me, but PFS supported me with several training courses in food safety and internal auditing that helped me to successfully go through it.
During my apprenticeship, I also gained technical skills in food safety management, HACCP training and food systems. I acquired leadership skills, internal and external communication skills and team building skills.
One of the best memories of my apprenticeship was when I met some PFS staff and volunteers from the United States in April 2019. I got the chance to interact with them, as well as apprentices from the previous cohorts. It felt like we were a big community, and it made me appreciate the growth of PFS.
Currently I am employed with Catholic Relief Services as a senior project officer where I oversee project implementation of large-scale food fortification objectives in West Africa by collaborating directly with national partners.”