Ag Careers

Scholarship Opportunity: National Corn Growers Association – due 1/31/2025

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FOUR Scholarships. Endless Opportunities.

The grower-members who make up the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) are committed to broadening educational opportunities and opening doors to students passionate about serving rural America and keeping their family farms thriving.

There are currently four national scholarships offered for four distinct audiences:

  • Research Students
  • Technical School/Community College Students
  • Undergraduate Students
  • Graduate Students

Please also check out the many scholarships offered by State Corn Associations.

To be eligible for any national scholarships listed below, you must be an NCGA member. To become an NCGA member, click here or contact your State Corn Association.

Form more information, visit the National Corn Growers Association website.

Scholarship Opportunity: AgCareers.com due 11/30/2024

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AgCareers.com is excited to bring you the Feed Your Future Scholarship!

We’ve designed this scholarship to financially assist students studying agriculture or intending to pursue a career in agriculture. AgCareers.com will award two $1,000 scholarships annually to one U.S. student and one Canadian student.

Scholarship Requirements:  

Applications are now being accepted

Deadline Submission: 11:59 pm, November 30, 2024 (Eastern Time, North America).

For more information, click here.
Source: Agcareers.com website

Scholarship Opportunity: Feed Your Future Scholarship – due 11/30/2024

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APPLY TODAY FOR A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP FROM AGCAREERS.COM
Agriculture & Food HR Review

It’s time to apply for the third annual AgCareers.com FEED YOUR FUTURE Scholarship!

Open to post-secondary students studying agriculture or who intend to pursue a career in agriculture.

AgCareers.com will award two $1,000 scholarships—to one U.S. student and one Canadian student.

Click here to find out more!

 

Application deadline: November 30, 2024

Ohio 4-H Launches CareerNext Online Course, Empowering Youth for Success in Tomorrow’s Workforce

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Ohio 4-H proudly announces the debut of CareerNext: Are You Ready?, an innovative online course designed to equip young individuals with the skills and confidence needed to excel in the dynamic landscape of tomorrow’s workforce.

As the career landscape evolves rapidly, Ohio 4-H recognizes the importance of preparing youth for forthcoming challenges and opportunities. CareerNext stands as a comprehensive program integrating practical knowledge, interactive modules, and real-world scenarios to empower participants to explore various career paths, hone critical skills, and make informed decisions about their future.

Key features of the online course include interactive learning modules covering resume building, interview techniques, post-secondary education, and financial literacy. Participants also benefit from expert guidance, flexible learning options, hands-on activities, and resources for career exploration.

For more information about CareerNext: Are You Ready?, visit http://go.osu.edu/careernext.

Teen Opportunity: ExploreAg Camps (free!)

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Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is pleased to announce we will be hosting two free ExploreAg Camp experiences this fall! If you know of any students who would be interested in applying, please encourage them to do so by Sept. 30. Please use this PDF flyer to share this opportunity with rising high school students in your community

ExploreAg Overview

Purpose: Discover careers linked to agriculture and related STEM fields through a series of immersive and hands-on experiences and tours.

Who: Ohio students entering grades 9-12 in the fall, or recent high school graduates.

Cost: Free 

Learn more and apply by Sept. 30 at ExploreAg.org

2024 ExploreAg Fall Sessions

  • Oct. 11, COLT Electric Lineman Training, Mt. Gilead
  • Nov. 1, OSU Columbus Campus

ExploreAg is Ohio Farm Bureau’s signature ag literacy and workforce development program, offering free week, multi-day and day-long immersion programs for high school students. In ExploreAg, teens learn about agriculture and related STEM fields from industry experts, scientists and educators.

Questions or concerns? Contact info@exploreag.org.

ExploreAg is made possible through the support of the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation

Source: Ohio Farm Bureau email 8/15/2024

PLEASE HELP: OSU Extension Survey to Prepare Next Generation Workforce in Agriculture and Food Systems

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Do you or someone you know employ workers in the areas of production agriculture, forestry, food and beverage product manufacturing, or other related businesses in input manufacturing or input service?

Ohio State University Extension is looking for employers to complete a short 10-15 minute survey about their recruitment, retention, training, and competencies needs to better prepare the next generation of workers, to increase awareness of career and employment pathways, and to help create future programming/training for youth focused on careers in agriculture, food systems, and forestry.

 

If you would be willing to participate, please complete the survey by clicking on this LINK.  Or feel free to forward to someone else you may know who employs individuals in these areas.

Responses are needed by July 31, 2024. 

Thank you in advance for helping us become better informed to prepare and recruit the next gen workforce!

Please feel free to reach out to Jackie Wilkins (wilkins.201@osu.edu) if you have questions.

Teen Opportunity: Be a Veterinarian for a Day!

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Are you a high school student with dreams of becoming a veterinarian? Now’s your chance to step into the shoes of a professional and experience the world of a veterinarian firsthand!

Join our “Vet for a Day” program at the Ohio State Fair:

  • Engage in Interactive Demonstrations: Learn about anatomy, practice basic medical procedures, and understand the daily responsibilities of the doctors.
  • Hands-On Experience: Participate in simulated medical scenarios, use real medical equipment, and get a taste of what it’s like to work on a farm or in a clinic.
  • Career Guidance: Receive valuable advice on veterinary school applications, career paths in the profession and financial aid options.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore your passion in animal care medicine. Apply now and take the first step towards your future!

Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024, 9 am

Location: Ohio State Fairgrounds (717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus OH 43211)

Registration Deadline: July 31, 2024

 

For more details and to register, click here.

Source: Ohio Ag Ed Newsletter – July 23, 2024

Teen Opportunity: Spark EXPO registration is fast approaching!

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From June 12-15, teens at the Spark EXPO will learn about agriculture and related STEAM fields from industry experts, and faculty and staff of the Ohio State College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).

Spark EXPO is open to all Ohio students who have completed the eighth grade or ninth grade at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year. Participants do not need to be enrolled in the 4-H program.

As part of Spark EXPO, students visit Ohio State’s Columbus and Wooster campuses and learn from Ohio State students, teachers, scientists, and researchers. Students explore careers, hear from Ohio 4-H alumni who share their career stories, and learn about the college and career-readiness program: Ohio 4-H Pathways to the Future.

The deadline to register is April 17, and details are at go.osu.edu/4hsparkexpo.

The event includes on-campus accommodations, meals, program materials, and transportation. Supervision is provided by adult program staff.