Agriculture, Animals, Food, and the Environment

Welcome to the Agriculture, Animals, Food, and the Environment community!

The Agriculture, Animals, Food, and the Environment Community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in working within the agriculture, animals, food, and environmental industries.  As a follower of the Agriculture, Animals, Food, and the Environment community, you will get timely alerts on internships, co-ops, jobs, blogs, and events posted on the page.  

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Exploring Employee Resource Groups within the USDA

Published on July 8, 2021

Employee resource groups are voluntary, employee-led groups with goals related to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations they serve. Looking into an organization’s availability of employee resource groups can provide ways for students to connect with others …

By Jessica Buller
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3 Alternative Experiential Learning Resources for Agriculture Students

Published on June 4, 2021

Going to college, many students hope to gain practical experience in their field. One way of achieving this goal is by taking part in experiential learning, which consists of internships, co-ops, research, clinical, part-time jobs, and more. Many students are …

By Lisa Martelli
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$100 and a Dream: A Small Business Owner’s Journey

Published on April 26, 2021

Brittany Harrington, President and Owner of Harrington Diving & Marine Services, shares her story of how she started a successful business with her husband, Peter. With hard work and determination, they achieved their dream and you can too!

My husband, …

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Internship Opportunities in Agriculture, Food, and the Environment with UConn Extension

Published on March 29, 2021

Looking to get experience in the field and unsure where to start? Consider applying for a Summer 2021 Internship through the UConn Extension Internship Program in one of the many offered disciplines to get hands-on involvement and enhance your professional …

By Jessica Buller
Jessica Buller Career Consultant
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Using Handshake to Search for Biology Internships/Jobs

Published on March 19, 2021

Handshake is UConn’s online recruiting system where you can search for jobs and internships. As a biology major, Handshake has many opportunities just for you regardless of whether you are looking for opportunities in healthcare, research, teaching, or another field. …

By Katerine Pais
Katerine Pais Academic Advisor
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Vault Guide to Energy Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Energy Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Alternative Energy Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Alternative Energy Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Utilities Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Utilities Jobs, Second Edition

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Résumé Samples by Career Community

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Agriculture, Animals, Food, & the Environment Career Search Engines

Agriculture, Animals, Food, & the Environment Career Search Engines

In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement the job, internship and co-op …

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Student Conservation Association

Student Conservation Association

Building the next generation of conservation leaders

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Animal Behavior Institute

Animal Behavior Institute

Information about animal related careers and internships.

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