Student Career Services

College of Agriculture FALL Career Fair

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center

The College of Agriculture hosts career fairs in the fall and spring semesters. More than 250 companies attend annually. Students and alumni are provided the opportunity to learn about their organizations, submit resumes and interview for permanent or internship positions. 

Freshmen and sophomore students are welcome to join upper-level students at the career fairs to learn about careers and develop the art of professional conversations very early. All majors are welcome.

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Information for Students


  • RSVP to attend the career fair as a student. There is no cost to students or alumni to attend. RSVP is not required to attend the event, but strongly encouraged to make your resume available to recruiters.

  • Make sure your resume is up to date. RSVP and upload your resume in myCCO. Be prepared to bring a minimum of 20 copies to the career fair. 

  • Plan your career fair outfit. Resources for career wear are available through the CCO Career Closet.

  • Purchase a professional name tag from the Agribusiness Club

October 6, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Agricultural & Biological Engineering (ABE) Lobby 

Participating Employers:

  • AMVC Management Services
  • Bane-Welker
  • Elanco
  • First Farmers Bank & Trust
  • Kokomo Grain Co.
  • Land O' Lakes
  • Remington Seeds

Complete an interest form to receive an event reminder.

October 8, 2025 | Schedule an interview time by speaking to employers during the Career Fair.
Purdue CCO, 2nd Floor of Young (YONG) Hall

Participating employers:

  • ABG Ag Services, LLC
  • Hartung Brothers
  • Syngenta
  • AcuFast Genetics
  • Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC
  • The Farm Clinic Inc
  • ADM
  • Hormel Foods Corporation
  • The Maschhoffs
  • Animal Disease Diagnostic Labratory
  • Indiana Farm Bureau
  • TriEst Ag Group
  • BASF-AGRO
  • Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
  • The Mennel Milling Company
  • Bayer
  • John Deere
  • Truland Equipment
  • Cargill
  • Kaeb Sales
  • United Animal Health
  • Chobani/La Colombe
  • Keystone Cooperative
  • Weed Man & Mosquito Hero
  • Conagra Brands
  • Mercer Landmark
  • Wilbur-Ellis
  • Corteva Agriscience
  • Nutrien
  • Earth Images
  • POET Bioproducts
  • Elanco Animal Health
  • Premier Ag Co-op Inc
  • Earth Images
  • Professional Swince Management
  • Farm Credit Mid-America
  • Purdue Veterinary Hospital
  • First Farmers Bank & Trust
  • Remington Seeds

 

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Upcoming Career Events

Grads, Share your good news!

If you graduated May 2025, complete the Next Step Survey to let the College of Ag know what your career or academic plans are after graduation.

Complete the Next Step Survey

ADDITIONAL EVENTS

Click the event title to view the details or flyer for each event.

NRES Career & Grad School Night
September 29, 2025 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
ABE Lobby
Students are invited to connect with alumni, explore organizations, and learn more about graduate programs at Purdue.

Support for Success Program
October 1, 15, and 19 
Sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, the Support for Success Program enhances students' professional development and sense of community. Multiple events are planned including a variety of workshops, a leadership retreat, and community activities.

Corteva Grow Your Future Day
October 14, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Corteva Agriscience invites undergraduate and graduate students, professors, department leaders, and career services professionals to join us for Grow Your Future Day a dynamic, full-day experience designed to inspire and connect the next generation of agricultural leaders.

View the Center for Career Opportunities Fall 2025 Workshop Schedule. For more upcoming CCO workshops and clinics, please visit the Purdue CCO Events website.

The PASE Photo Booth for Professional Headshots is permanently operating in the Boilermaker Welcome Center, Stewart Center, Room 102. No reservations needed Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Contact: pase@purdueforlife.org 

Pre-Professional Advisors are available to assist you as you plan and consider careers in healthcare or law. Schedule a virtual appointment with us through BoilerConnect. Alumni, please call 765-494-3981 to schedule. For upcoming events visit this link: The Latest - Career Success - Purdue University

Public Policy Internship Programs

Each summer, the College of Agriculture supports students interested in gaining internship experience in Washington D.C. through the Public Policy Internship Program. Applications open annually in September.
Learn More and Apply

Career Resources

The university and college career services professionals are available to assist you with developing successful job search techniques. 

What YOU Need to Do to Get Started on Your Job Search

  • Contact your departmental career coordinator or academic advisor
  • Activate or update your MyCCO Account
  • Update or create your resume/cover letter/references
  • Go shopping for professional attire
  • Join the Purdue Ag Alumni Association's mentoring program

do the research, land the job

The Purdue Career Research Portal is a comprehensive online career resource to support job and interview seekers.

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1. Explore

  • Career Planning Guides 
  • Relocation
  • Resources by Discipline
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2. Consider 

  • Diversity Resources
  • Employment Abroad
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3. Search

  • Internships 
  • Jobs by Discipline
  • International Student Resources
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4. Land the Job

  • Employer Research
  • Interview & Resume
  • Salary Data

Job Search Agencies and External Sites

Grow your presence using the links below. 

The College of Agriculture posts openings for permanent and internship positions regularly to our online job board. Check the website regularly for new opportunities. 

  • Visit the CoA Internship & Job Board to find employment and internship opportunities across the agriculture industry.
  • Departmental Career Services Coordinators will also send student position postings to your Purdue email.
  • Department job boards and continuous job and internship opportunities are listed here
  • You may also use the Purdue CCO website to find jobs and internships.
  • Share your good news about internships or post-graduation plans by completing the Next Step Survey.
​College of Agriculture Career Services Office has more to offer students than job placement. Our services support all students and alumni of the College in exploring, experiencing and achieving career paths. We aid students in exploring careers and majors, to experiencing internships and transformational educational experiences, t​o achieve goals, graduating and securing employment. Students who have a career plan are more likely to graduate and more likely to end up with corresponding employment. The College of Agriculture Career Services Office and The Center for Career Opportunities considers Purdue Parents valuable partners in the process of assisting students with all aspects of their career development.

Are you undecided about your major or thinking about changing your major? Explore careers and majors by discovering who you are. Use the following links for tips and information.

College of Agriculture Internship & Job Board

Find agriculture-related internships and career opportunities using the CoA Job Board

Visit the job board

CONTACT US

College of Agriculture | Office of Academic Programs
615 West State Street, Room 121, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Email: AgCareerFair@purdue.edu or AgJobs@purdue.edu
Phone: 765-494-8470

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