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Aggies for Fresh and the Texas International Produce Association are proud to offer up to 10 Aggies a unique career experience at a premier fresh produce industry event.
Viva Fresh Produce Expo | San Antonio, Texas | April 26 – 27, 2019
Apply today to participate in a two-day event where you will:
- Learn about internships and job positions available in the fresh produce industry
- Network at receptions with potential employers
- Meet and walk the show floor with industry leaders, business owners and other Aggie alumni
- Attend educational sessions and a premier trade show
- Be recognized at Opening session as scholarship recipients and representatives of talent from Texas A&M University
Qualifications:
- Currently a student at Texas A&M University
- Junior or Senior level classification
- 1,000 word blog post following the event describing your experience and/or ideas for the fresh produce industry (Due May 2, 2019)
Tentative Schedule:
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
- 9:00 am – 9:30 am Aggies arrive to San Antonio
- 10:00 am – 10:45 am Orientation – Meet with the Aggies for Fresh team
- 11:15 am – 12:50 pm Keynote Luncheon (AFF Introduction)
- 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm Virtual Field Tour
- 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm Educational Session
- 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm AFF Meet w/ Industry leaders
- 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Welcome Reception
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
- 9:00 am – 10:30 am AFF team huddle
- 11:15 am – 11:30 am Texas Grand Opening Ceremony
- 11:30 am – 4:00 pm Expo Hall Open. Lunch is served during Expo
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Exit Session with AFF Scholarship recipients
All expenses will be paid to include hotel, registrations, gas reimbursement and meals.**
**Scholarship recipients will need secure transportation to San Antonio (arriving by 9:00 am Friday, April 26 and departing Saturday, April 27 at 4:30 pm)