Agriculture Future of America Leaders Conference

The Agriculture Future of America Leaders Conference will be held Nov. 6-9, 2014 in Kansas City, MO. Student sponsorship includes registration, lodging and most meals. Students selected for sponsorship would be responsible for paying for their own transportation costs to and from the conference. Apply online today.

Kalu Yala Internship/Independent Study Abroad in Panama

Kalu Yala is a sustainable community that will be built in the mountains about 45 minutes outside Panama City, Panama. Kalu Yala Entrepreneurial Internship programs take place in 3 venues: creating the town's foundation in Kalu Yala; creating relationships in the neighboring town of San Miguel; and working on business logistics in Panama City.

Programs include Biology based in Kalu Yala, Business Development and Entrepreneurship based in Panama City, Community Outreach and Education based in San Miguel, Farm to Table Culinary Arts based in Kalu Yala, Health and Wellness based in San Miguel, Organic Agriculture and Animal Science based in Kalu Yala, and Outdoor Recreation based in Kalu Yala. Interns are encouraged to come up with and implement their own semester project. Some interns choose to do solo projects while others work in groups to make their dream a reality. Along the way, our Program Directors are always happy to help them plan and lend a helping hand.

Learn more at http://kaluyalainternships.com/ and apply at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dC1FV3VwVW5IVmFYLVR5SlBzNklhS1E6MQ#gid=0.

Liberty Power Bright Horizon Scholarship

Liberty Power Bright Horizon Scholarship

The Liberty Power Bright Horizon Scholarship awards $20,000 each year to college students studying STEM that have an interest in pursuing a career in energy and/or the environment. The scholarship is collaboration between Liberty Power and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation. A total of $20,000 will be awarded in the form of four scholarships valued at $10,000, $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000.

Learn more at http://www.libertypowercorp.com/liberty-power-partners-united-states-hispanic-chamber-commerce-annual-liberty-power-bright-horizons-scholarship-awards/ and apply by July 15 at http://www.libertypowercorp.com/scholarship/.

ASABE T-Shirt Fundraiser

Help support the University of Florida ASABE Quarter Scale Tractor Team!
T-Shirts are currently for sale at the front desk through Kris. They come in sizes M, L, and XL and will be sold for $15 each to support the team as they travel to Peoria, Illinois for the International Tractor Design Competition, May 29th - June 1st. This is an exciting opportunity for the team members and your support will be greatly appreciated. The adviser for the team is Dr. Richard Scholtz and Team Captain is Austin Harvey. Please contact Austin Harvey with any questions by email or by phone.

austinhx@ufl.edu
863-634-3100

Darling “Management Trainee” Development Program (MTDP)

This Management “trainee” position will require the successful completion of all training modules in the MTDP. These modules include training in Customer Service Operations, Plant Operations, Sales, and Administration – and the training program is approximately 8 months in length. Upon successful completion of the MTDP the “trainee” may be promoted to a full-time facility position - to be determined by company need and trainee interest (and then assigned to a facility from a previously agreed upon geographical area.)

 

 Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree with a major in the Agriculture disclipline (and a 3.0 GPA or better)
• Ability to relocate after successful completion of the “Management Trainee” Program
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Work and contribute in a team environment

Contact:

James A. Schmieder

Director of Training and Development

Darling International | DARPRO Solutions

Mobile: 859.250.6795 | Direct: 859.344.2241

 

Summer job opportunity

SkyFrog Landscape Service is looking for summer help (www.skyfroglandscape.com), with full time and part time possibilities.

Contact Jason Lee at (386) 972-1144 or skyfroglandscape@gmail.com.

This is a Gator Graduate owned company!