AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
ing their ability to communicate effectively. Courses such as technical writing and speech will help students develop proper written and oral communication skills and allow them to communicate their ideas clearly to peers and future employers. Students should also think about how their future employers communicate and develop habits to communicate in the same way, such as using email instead of relying on social media to communicate information.
Experiential learning For many of us involved in agriculture, we “learn”
by “doing.” Experiential learning means that students learn and retain information better through their ex- periences. Experiential learning opportunities may be available through internships, job shadowing, research, or simply a student worker position on campus. Some students may choose to start their career upon
graduation with a bachelor’s degree, while others may choose to attend graduate school. If a student wants to start their career immediately, collaboration with members of the agricultural community while still in school can lead to internship opportunities. These industry experiences expand a student’s knowledge
base while the relationships they develop increases their networking ability. If graduate school is the goal, research experiences on campus can improve cogni- tive skills, further develop speaking skills, and build confi dence. Experiential learning can be a valuable tool to increase a student’s marketability upon graduation.
Business courses If a student is looking for additional courses that
would benefi t them upon graduation, consider taking a few courses in business or obtain a minor in busi- ness. A good place to start might be a course on the principles of agribusiness management. More specifi c business courses could also help prepare a student for any career in agriculture, including managerial ac- counting and/or fi nance. Rounding out your qualifi cations with practical
skills sho ws future employers that you are prepared, competent and have the ability to build on your knowl- edge base to become an asset on which their company can depend. They are taking a chance by hiring someone rela-
tively unproven. Having the right skills says that you are a good bet.
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