The Next Gen. Ag. Worker Program grant started back up this April.  This round of funding is through the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and will run for two years.  It will continue to support the Internship Reimbursement Program, Ag Tech X Ed events at community colleges, the LinkedAg.com website, and workforce development initiatives that connect growers with local community colleges and four-year universities.

Internships are in full swing with nearly 45 students working in ag tech internships throughout the state.  Interns are community colleges and four-year university students, and employers are providing opportunities for students to have hands-on learning experiences in the field, office, laboratory, and plant. There is a $3,000 reimbursement stipend paid to the employer for each ag tech intern once the internship is completed.  There are still a few spots left.

If you currently have interns and would like to inquire about the program, please contact Carrie Peterson at [email protected].  (Please note that there is no final “N” in her last name in the email address.)