Thursday, November 7, 2013

Session 22 - Career panel

What are you curious about?
Being a SITC officer. It seemed very interesting.

  • You may want to contact David directly, if you have specific questions.
How well does USAJobs.gov fit with WFS jobs?
  • I would sign up for their notifications and then decide whether or not you want to stay on their list.
What do we do if we decide we don't want to teach, but we didn't do internships?
  • I think you will want to be able to show on your resume the ways in which you engaged in other activities/experiences that may be of interest to a potential employer.
Learning where to look and do research on cooperating schools.
  • We have a candidate meeting in February where you will get the list of schools. We also provide you with and overview of how you can search programs/find out more about them.
Internships and other opportunities outside of teaching.
  • You should connect with Richard Rateau... College of Agricultural Sciences Coordinator of Experiential Learning and Career Services
When will the other two reading reflections for the semester be?
  • Stay tuned :-)
How do I get in contact with David H.?
  • If you did not pick up a business card, let me know (Dr. Ewing)
How intimidating was the interview for David with the USDA?

What did you learn?
AEE degree is very flexible
More options with AEE degree than just teaching
Common to change careers
Broad range of careers in Ag. Ed.
David's job is awesome!
Ag. Ed. looks good to the USDA
Career versus job
That Mrs. Pontius taught at more than one school.
USDA has some "cool" (edited version) jobs
SITC - I thought of drugs when he mentioned smuggling
A lot
That being an agricultural education teacher is much more of a time commitment when compared to a regular teacher.

What do you want to learn more about?
USDA
  • Check out their website at www.usda.gov
Jobs in the equine field that relate to AEE?

Cooperating schools for 2015?
  • We will have a list in February of 2014.
More about jobs/internships with PA Farm Bureau.
  • Check out their website at www.pfb.com for employment opportunities and a lot of other great information about their organization.
Is my lesson plan lame, or not?
  • We will let you know :-)
What is a good Master's degree to support an AEE undergraduate degree?
  • I think it depends on what career path(s) that you may eventually want to take.
More about David... how did finding internships in close areas work out and how did he move up from your intern position to your career?

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