Veterans Florida Agriculture Training Internship Program,
The Veterans Florida Agriculture Program is a six-month training fellowship that provides veterans and servicemembers a comprehensive, hands-on experience and equips you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be competitive for leading careers in Florida's $149 Billion agriculture industry. The training takes place at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Research and Education Center facilities located across Florida. The Institute is a research pioneer and its innovations in food safety, crop production, and disease-resistant plants have played a vital role in advancing the industry. Veterans Florida will work with participants to further their career at an agribusiness or working farm or ranch after completing the training. Open to veterans and transitioning servicemembers.
ABOUT THE JOB
Upon completion of the program tailored to your interests you can pursue employment in agriculture, farming, ranching, fishing, pest control, land planning and use, farm and heavy equipment maintenance, agriculture services, and related industries. Many graduates apply their knowledge at their own farms and other agriculture related businesses.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pursue employment in agriculture, farming, ranching, fishing, pest control, land planning and use, farm and heavy equipment maintenance, agriculture services, and related industries.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Open to veterans and transitioning servicemembers.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
No prerequisite eligibility requirements
TARGET MOCS
All MOCs
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive, hands-on experience in the agriculture industry
- Equips participants with knowledge, skills, and abilities for careers in agriculture
- Opportunity to work at an agribusiness or farm/ranch after training
OTHER
This SkillBridge internship opportunity is managed by Veterans Florida. All interested applicants should reach out to Veterans Florida. In order to begin the application process please create a SkillBridge Application Profile at the link below. Once received a member of Veterans Florida's staff will reach out to you to further discuss your interest and any additional opportunities that may align with your end goals here in Florida. https://www.veteransflorida.org/register/