Career Options
Introduction to Careers in International Agricultural Development
Funding for this project (# 2016-07259) was provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Higher Education Challenge (HEC) grant program. This project is in collaboration with the University of Arkansas, Texas Tech University, and The Borlaug Institute at Texas A&M University.
Overview
This RLE will explain some of the basic requirements for establishing a career in international agricultural development. Students will be exposed to Devex, which serves and connects the global development industry. Locations of the world where jobs are expected to be available over the next few years are described. The foreign languages in most demand are mentioned
Objectives
- Understand basic career options available
- Understand basic job requirements and how to get started on a career in international agricultural development
Level of Instruction
Graduate
Learner Prerequisite Knowledge
Introductory Module
Instructor Preparation/Notes
Become familiar with Devex; study Devex Hiring Trends Report
Instructions
Learner time required: about 1 hour
View the voice-over powerpoint ; become familiar with Devex; review Devex hiring trends report
Leo Lombardini
Professor
Department of Horticulture
Texas A&M, Borlaug Institute