AGSC 100 - Intro to Agriculture & Natural Resource Careers

Credits: 3
LEC hours per week: 3
A survey of the agriculture industry looking at different jobs, working conditions, employment structure, and employee-employer relationships. Formerly: AGPR 100.
Course Outcomes:

Identify areas for personal development.
Develop professionalism both orally and in written form.
Practice etiquette in professional interactions.
Explain the importance of networking and professional online presence.
Evaluate personal interest in agriculture and natural resource careers.
Construct a plan for the attainment of career related technical competencies.
Create short- and long-term career development goals.
Construct an employment portfolio.
Prepare for and participate in a job interview.

Course Topics:

Occupational Survey
Goal Setting
Resume
Letters of Application
Representative Employers
Careers Planning Guide
Leadership and human relation skills
Interview Techniques
Education/skills required and individual competency goals.
Locating Jobs
Job Security