Special opportunity to get connected to careers in ag

This September, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show brings an important opportunity for connecting job seekers with career opportunities in agriculture.

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“Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Career Crawl opens doors for new graduates and young professionals in agriculture and food by putting them in touch with many different companies over a short period of time,” says Melonee Ochitwa, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show exhibitor sales and programming lead. “It’s an opportunity for employers to meet with job seekers looking for an internship, co-op, new career or career change.”

Interested visitors are encouraged to register in advance to take part in the Career Crawl during the farm show on September 10 to 12, 2024 in Woodstock, Ontario.

Here’s how to find your next opportunity.

1. Pre-register in advance at outdoorfarmshow.com/career-crawl/.
2. The first 200 registrants receive a one-day event ticket for the show date of their choice from September 10 to 12, 2024.
3. When at the farm show, check in at the Career and Education Centre.
4. Walk the self-guided tour and speak with participating companies marked with the Career Crawl sign.
5. Registered crawlers can attend the Career Crawl Lunch Mixer on September 12.

“We are really excited to offer this opportunity to highlight the many terrific career paths in this industry,” says Ochitwa. “Participating exhibitors can’t wait to welcome the upcoming generation into this field.”