Valley Crest Companies Meet & Greet

ValleyCrest Companies will be hosting an informal meet & greet for you to learn about our career opportunities and internships.

When: Thursday January 30th,2014

Time: 5:00-7:00PM

Where: McCarty Hall B - Room 1086
Food and Refreshments will be provided

Please RSVP to Anne Marie Mattison at mattison@ufl.edu by January 28th

ISIS Belize offers a variety of conservation and environmental field courses

The Institute for Sustainable International Studies, ISIS Belize, offers a variety of conservation and environmental field courses in Belize, Central America, during the summer and winter breaks. The courses are held in the field, forests, sea and waterways of this incredible tropical country. Students will be able to experience and understand first-hand the wonders and challenges of different environments. All courses are intensive, delivering 3 credit hours over two weeks. Students can pair another course for a full four weeks studying abroad.

The courses offer students a chance to explore the rich cultural, social and environmental resources in the tropical, English-speaking setting of Belize. The ISIS field courses below are linked to our website, for schedules and syllabi:

• Tropical Forests: The Management and Conservation of Biodiversity
• Wildlife Medicine, Biology and Conservation
• Tropical Marine Conservation Biology*
• Indigenous Knowledge in the 21st Century
• Tropical Ecosystems: New Approaches to Sustainability
• Health, Healing and Ethnomedicine: Traditional and Contemporary Healing in Belize

A two week course is $2,675 and the two course session is $4,225*, during June and July, 2014. These courses are also offered during a shorter winter session over the winter break, December 26, 2014– January 7, 2015. Students tell us these courses are “worth every penny!” Transcripts are issued from Sacred Heart College in San Ignacio, Belize or for those students needing transcripts from a US university, click here for details.

For more information email our Program Director, Cynthia Reece, at creece@isisbelize.com.

Study Abroad Fair - January 29th

Wednesday, January 29th 2014, from 10am to 3pm at Plaza of Americas

Study abroad programs help students discover new cultures, increase global awareness, enhance foreign language skills, make new friends and establish new contacts. Overseas internship opportunities are also available. Most financial aid can be used for study abroad programs. And, study abroad programs can be used to satisfy summer residency requirements.

University of Florida study abroad program directors, independent program providers and former study abroad students will be available to share their international experiences. The UF International Center, Study Abroad Services staff will be available to explain the application process and help students begin the steps to find the right program. Other universities and institutions that offer UF-approved study abroad programs and internships will also be available to help students navigate their way through the many study abroad opportunities.

UF student organizations will conduct performances throughout the day. So, come to the UF Study Abroad Fair on January 29th and discover your study abroad possibilities!

Become a “Global Gator” today!

PLS Logistics Job Series

PLS Logistics Account Executive Trainee positions

PLS Logistics is hiring Account Executive Trainees to join a growing team
of sales professionals at the branch offices in Jacksonville and Tampa. The first year
is spent in training where you will get paid to learn about the industry, PLS,
and develop business relationships along the way. You will join our expanding
sales team in our transportation brokerage division where your earnings are
un-capped and your performance is rewarded. PLS also offers full dental, health,
and vision benefits with a strong 401K program.

 

Join our team and you will receive training that allows you to reach your
income and career goals. To qualify for this exciting sales position at PLS, be
ready to bring a strong work ethic and the commitment necessary to become a
top-performer in our industry.

 

PLS Company Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XWOxGx0R3g

Blueberry Farm Ag Manager - Frogmore Ranch

Frogmore Ranch, a 407 acre tract, that is on the Brooksville Ridge in Pasco County near Dade City and has some of the highest land elevation in the state is starting a commercial blueberry growing operation. The position of Ag Manager is being created to help manage the phased process of getting Frogmore into the Blueberry business.

Position Reports to: Frogmore Ranch Managing Member

Responsibilities & Duties: Oversee the operations, coordination and supervision of field operations throughout the year, including but not limited to, land prep, fumigation, planting, cultivating, irrigating, pest scouting, pesticide applications, fertilization, bush setting, and weed and animal control; fence maintenance; and mowing between rows and installing and maintaining appropriate ground cover on all sloped surfaces.

Oversee and provide input into land analysis, crop rotation, crop yields, land preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilizer and spray programs, weed and disease control, crop growth over time and all requirements that fall into pre, post and harvest execution. Provide input in the budget process, and monitor and execute tasks within the parameters of the budget.

Requirements:

• Five (5) years work experience, including supervisory experience is desired, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted that provides the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Qualified Applicators License is desired or must be willing to obtain one within 1 – 2 years

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and skill in providing consultation on fertilizer and chemical applications in the small fruit industry.
• Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and the ability to apply such.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required to work with and supervise contractors and employees with a wide range of skills sets, educational levels and personalities.
• Ability to maintain accurate, detailed computerized records of field activities, employee timesheets, maintenance and usage records, financial information capture and other required documentation.
• Preventative maintenance system creation and maintenance of both rolling stock and fixed mechanical and water systems.

Education: Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in agricultural studies

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive Salary and Benefits including a bonus tied to production and quality of fruit are available.

Contact:
C. Birge Sigety
Frogmore Ranch, LLC
cbs@bisoninvestments.com
813-832-6359 ext. 120

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Applications due 1/15

The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MlEF), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy, is a 10-week summer internship program that provides opportunities to students who are pursuing degrees in science, technology (IT), engineering, or mathematics (STEM majors). The goal of the program is to improve opportunities for minority and female students in these fields, but all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates who are selected will have the opportunity to participate in focused research projects consistent with the mission of the Office of Fossil Energy.

During the 10 weeks, students will be appointed at one of several locations including national laboratories. At the conclusion of the internship, students will attend a "Technical Forum" where they will present their research project and tour technical sites located nearby. The MlEF program allows students to gain valuable experience in DOE/FE mission-related research programs, and offers an "inside view" of federal employment which encourages students to consider future opportunities within the Department of Energy.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the program, students must:
. Be 18 years of age;
. Be a citizen of the United States;
. Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university (sophomore year or higher); and
. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

A Paid Internship Opportunity

Students will be paid:
. A weekly stipend of $600 for undergraduate students;
. A weekly stipend of $750 for Master's students;
·A weekly stipend of $850 for Doctoral and Post-Doctoral students;
. Approved housing allowance based on appointment location;
. Approved travel costs to and from the host site; and
. Approved travel costs to the Technical Forum for presentations and awards.

 Applications accepted from November 20, 2013 through January 15, 2014
. Internship runs from June 2 to August 8, 2014
For more information about DOE/FE and to complete the MlEF application, please visit our Web page below or contact us at MLEF@hq.doe.gov