The Wisconsin Pork Association is offering a 10-week summer internship program for college students interested in the swine industry. The intern will serve as the organization's official youth representative and will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including:
- Visiting commercial and niche swine operations in Wisconsin
- Assisting with producer program outreach and education activities
- Coordinating the Hall of Fame program at the Wisconsin State Fair
- Creating an educational exhibit in the swine barn at the Wisconsin State Fair
- Participating in the Camp of Champions at the Wisconsin State Fair
- Assisting in coordinating the Pork Schoppe at the Wisconsin State Fair
- Assisting in the promotion and coordination of the Pork Schoppe
- Working on other foodservice, retail, healthcare, youth education, food safety, and communication projects
To be eligible for the internship, students must be enrolled in a college or university, have a vested interest in the swine industry, and have good communication skills.
Applications are due no later than February 1st, 2024. For more information and to apply, visit the WPA website at https://wppa.org/youth/internship-program/
Source: Press Release
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Categories: Wisconsin, Livestock, Hogs