Today’s student pursuing a four-year degree in agricultural sciences could be the envy of their peers. Job growth and demand across a wide range of employment opportunities is healthy and growing. According to a recent USA Today article, more than 50,000 new jobs will be created annually between 2010 and 2015 in agriculture, food and renewable natural resource areas. For the growing population of Cornell’s Agricultural Sciences major alumni, internship and post-graduate opportunities abound. More than 95 percent of the 83 graduates since the first in 2008 are employed in the agricultural industry or pursuing related graduates studies.
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Diverse agricultural employment opportunities growing
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REMINDER: Thursday, 10/29: Internship Planning Event
October 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
On Thursday October 29 the major will host the first internship planning event for all Ag Sciences students. This is a new effort to support the internship search process. Although specifically targeting juniors who have just one season remaining to complete the requirement, this casual, fun event will be open to all students in the major. Additionally, we’ll have a sendoff event in late spring 2010 for all students who have secured internships.
WHAT: Fall Internship Planning Event
WHERE: Emerson 135
WHEN: 10/29, 4:45 to 6: 45 p.m.
WHY: Finding an internship and understanding the requirements (including the Ag Sciences learning contract) can feel overwhelming. This session is meant to provide more information on how to use the resources at Cornell and how to make the learning contract work for you. Returning interns and fellow Ag Sciences students will be available to share their experience and support you in thinking about this process.
**DINNER PROVIDED** Raffle for gift certificate to the Cornell Store!
PROGRAM
4:45 to 5:30 p.m. Presentation by Jennifer DeRosa, Associate Director of CALS Career Development Center on resumes, interviewing, CALS internship search tools
5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Short presentations by returning Ag Sciences interns
6:15 to 6:45 p.m. Rotating small group conversation about internship experiences
NE Region Certified Crop Advising: December 2009 Training
October 7, 2009 By 1 Comment
When: December 8-10, 2009
Where: Holiday Inn, Waterloo, NY
Register: Before November 13 to receive discount, learn more
New Crop Advisers: Individuals seeking certification should attend NRCCA Basic Training to prepare for the regional certification exam. Basic Training does not include exam registration. Basic Training registration is for all three days.
CCA Exam Registration: These upcoming exams will be held on February 5, 2010. Each CCA must pass two exams: a northeast regional and an international exam. Learn more.
Basic Manuals: Basic Training participants will need an updated NRCCA training manual. Manuals are available online and you must bring a manual to training.
Internships: Northeast Organic Farming Association of NY (NOFA-NY)
September 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
DESIGN INTERN
Primary Responsibilities: Provide design support to marketing and promotional efforts to an exciting and innovative non-profit organization
Specific Tasks/Duties:
1. Design and create display materials for outreach program.
2. Develop profiles of local farms, take photos, develop and post content to website.
3. Develop posters of local farmers.
4. Work on brochure, website, merchandise and signage development.
Internship Information: This is an unpaid internship. The duration of the internship is a minimum of (3) months, but may be extended if the intern wishes. The time requirements per week are between 4 and 10 hours, and days and times are flexible.
POLICY INTERN
Primary Responsibilities: Assist Policy Coordinator and Executive Director with policy development for the organic farming movement in NY State.
Specific Tasks/Duties:
1. Modify existing and/or create new database of political contacts.
2. Modify existing and/or create new database of media contacts for press releases.
3. Write or research position papers for existing political resolutions.
4. Write or assist with weekly press releases.
Internship Information: This is an unpaid internship. The duration of the internship is a minimum of (3) months, but may be extended if the intern wishes. The time requirements per week are between 4 and 10 hours, and days and times are flexible.
TO APPLY: Please send an email with a resume and cover letter or email interest letter to Nancy Apolito, Human Resource Manager (nancy@nofany.org).
NOFA-NY is a statewide non-profit organization of consumers, gardeners, farmers, and businesses established in 1983 to create a sustainable regional food system which is ecologically sound and economically viable. Through demonstration and education, NOFA promotes land stewardship, organic food production, and local marketing. NOFA-NY brings consumers and farmers closer together to make high quality organic food available to all people.
Cornell Extern Program
September 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
From Cornell Career Services:
Get an insider’s view of a career field by shadowing Cornell alumni in their workplaces during Winter break. Externships are available in various career fields and geographic locations. Students and sponsors repeatedly comment on the Extern Program as one of the most valuable opportunities available to Cornell students.
Final Extern Information session:
This session is not required, but encouraged for all applicants.
Wednesday, September 30 , 5:00-6:15 pm, Lewis Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall
Extern Program Walk-in Hours, September 28-October 2:
To streamline our student traffic, we encourage students to come by 203 Barnes during the walk-in hours for Extern Program and application questions.
Monday – afternoon, 12:00-5:00
Tuesday – morning, 9-1:00
Wednesday – mid-day, 10-2:30
Thursday afternoon, 12:30-5:00
Tuesday – morning, 9-1:00
Wednesday – mid-day, 10-2:30
Thursday afternoon, 12:30-5:00
Friday – morning, 9-1:00