An exhibition sponsored by Illinois Valley Community College’s Agriculture Department on November 2 will showcase agribusiness and career opportunities in the Illinois Valley area.

The Ag Job and Internship Fair runs from 9 a.m. to noon in CTC 124-125 and is open to college students, community members, and area high school students interested in agriculture careers. Participants can pre-register at www.ivcc.edu/agriculture or walk-in registration will be available at the door.

Agriculture representatives will include crop insurers, crop production and protection services, grain handling, ag services, research, and greenhouse and hemp production.

“Representatives will highlight their companies’ role in agriculture and educate visitors on the impact they could make in the industry,”  said Agriculture Program Co-Coordinator Willard Mott. “These national employers with local facilities show how employees can build successful careers close to home or take their experience anywhere.”

Job Fair participants should expect many networking opportunities with the local agriculture community and IVCC Agriculture Co-Coordinator Dr. Jennifer Timmers recommended bringing business cards or job resumes to share. “Attendees should come prepared to ask questions. Making a connection at the event could pave a path for a future career.”

Businesses interested in attending and hosting a booth should contact Mott at willard_mott@ivcc.edu or Timmers at jennifer_timmers@ivcc.edu.

Members of the student Ag Ambassadors will provide campus tours every half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.