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duties of the intern include managing the birthing center during the
Illinois State Fair, attending Summer Ag Institutes, a project of
his/her choosing (to be discussed with staff) and various other
tasks. The internship is education and communication focused.
A $4,500 scholarship will be provided to the intern upon successful
completion of the internship. Start date will depend on the
student's school schedule, and end date will be after the conclusion
of the IL State Fair.
Qualifications:
Must be an Illinois resident between the ages of 18 and 23 (Must be
age 18 by Jan 1, 2021)
Must exhibit strong communication, organization and
leadership skills
Must exhibit a genuine interest in the Illinois pork industry and be
able to speak on behalf of it
Recommended (but not mandatory) that he/she has
attended Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute (previously IPLI)
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Must be a member (or become a member) of the Illinois
Pork Producers Association
Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to
out-of-state training and functions
May only serve one year
Questions may be directed to Jenny Ring at
jenny@ilpork.com or
217-529-3100.
LINK TO APPLICATION FORM
Applications are due back to IPPA by end of day
November 2nd.
[Illinois Pork Producers Association]
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