AGRIBUSINESS CAREER DAY & CAREER FAIR
The ninth annual Agribusiness Career Day (ABC Day) and Career Fair will be hosted by the Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI) Foundation on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. This special event has been created for first year ag majors enrolled at an Iowa community college during the 2023 Spring Semester and high school FFA seniors.
Our Career Fair companies are looking for the future in the agricultural industry (that's you!). These employers are anxious to make connections with potential future employees and provide insight into the opportunities available in the ag sector.
This event is provided free of charge to students who meet the criteria above. Click the button below to register.
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
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Students who attend receive the following benefits:
- A chance to win a $1,000 scholarship! No application required! (student must be present at time of drawing)
- Up to 120 agricultural employers to connect with for career opportunities
- Hundreds of industry professionals to grow their personal network
- A unique learning opportunity through our dynamic speakers
Click the image on the left to download the promotional flyer.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Exact timing and order subject to change)
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Agribusiness Career Day - Arrival and Check In Pick Up Nametags and Explore the Trade Show Floor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Agribusiness Career Day - Morning Sessions Opportunities in Ag How to Get Hired Will McLaughlin, Iowa State University athlete and Ag Student Greeting from Governor Kim Reynolds (invited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Agribusiness Career Day - Lunch Provided by The Rib Shack | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Agribusiness Career Day - Afternoon Session How to Get Fired | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Agribusiness Career Day - Scholarship Drawings Drawings for $1000 scholarships - One for each community college in attendance, one for FFA students | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Agribusiness Career Fair Visit the Career Fair and the Trade Show Floor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||