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Extension Announces 2025 Internship Program

Imagine a career in which you can make a positive difference in the community every day... Imagine a career where you teach people, and your classroom is a farm, field, factory, forest, home, or…

On My Own: A Financial Management Success Tool for Students

What is it?On My Own is a financial simulation developed by the University of Tennessee Extension family economics specialists for middle school, high school, and college students. Participants are…

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Clayton White: Finding the "Perfect" Internship

Many students find themselves needing an internship to fulfill school requirements or to gain specialized job experience. Sometimes, finding the "perfect" internship can be frustrating, tedious, or…

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Extension Announces 2024 Summer Internship Program

Imagine a career in which you can make a positive difference in the community every day... Imagine a career where you teach people, and your classroom is a farm, field, factory, forest, home, or…

The Influence of 4-H and FFA on Community College Transfer Students’ Career Choices in Agriculture

My name is Gabby Whorley and I recently defended my thesis titled “Career Decision Making among Community College Transfer Students in the North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and…

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Extension Education Minor Provides a Pathway to Career Success

NC State University’s Extension Education minor has grown to a record-setting 29 students, increasing from just 2 students in 2018. The minor is open to all academic majors and current students are…

Ag Ed Has Abundant Career Opportunities

When most students think of Agriculture Education they think of the traditional job of becoming a teacher when in actuality Agriculture Education actually sets students up to be successful in many…

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USDA Reports a High Demand in Jobs for Agricultural Graduates

A Recent Graduate's Take on the USDA's Report about High Demands for Agriculture Professionals Hello, my name is Gabby Whorley and I am a current graduate student in the College of Agriculture and…

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Extension Career Pathways

Cooperative Extension provides rewarding and challenging careers. Students and job seekers may want to consider the major Extension career pathways. Extension Program Assistants assist Extension…

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Transfer Student Resources

Career Pathways for Community College Students in Agriculture (Career PACCS) is one opportunity for students to participate in mentoring, meeting faculty, and exploring career pathways.North Carolina…