About the Event
"Careers in Ag and NewAge Ag" is a free, one-day event held with Bronx Community College (CUNY) to help students explore careers in agriculture. Students can meet employers, educators, and government agencies working in areas like urban farming, food safety, conservation, and green technology. The event features tables, expert talks, a career panel, resume reviews, and hands-on activities. Everything is set up to help students find clear next steps toward jobs, internships, or further study in agriculture.
October 2022, American Forests hosted a Green Jobs Expo at Bronx Community College
The Event at a Glance
100+ Expected Attendees
3 Workshops & panels
20 Organizations Tabling
1 Day of connection & growth
Welcoming
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening and Tabling
Doors open with tables from confirmed partners in government, education, and the green economy. This is a great chance for students to explore real career and internship opportunities before the main program starts.
Dr. Adijat Adebola is an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Bronx Community College (BCC), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system.
Sharon Brooks works to create a healthy environment for all students at WCM. She develops and puts in place programs and policies that help improve student satisfaction, and she connects students with faculty and staff who offer support. Through her efforts, students gain lifelong skills to achieve and maintain good physical and mental health.
HANDS-ON LEARNING
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Resume Review & Hands-On Activities
Students rotate between one-on-one resume reviews, hands-on activities, and partner tables, giving them a chance to build lasting connections.
financial literacy
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
CUNY and SUNY Admissions and Financial Aid Talk
The session will guide students step by step through the college admissions process and explain CUNY and SUNY financial aid options.
CAREER PANEL
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Careers in Ag Panel Discussion
A panel of professionals from agriculture, conservation, and food safety sectors sharing their career journeys and answering student questions.
COLLEGE PATHWAYS
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Why an MBA? Beyond the PhD in the Green Sector
Find out how earning an MBA can help you build a career in the green economy, whether you’re interested in management or starting your own business. We’ll talk about different MBA options, how to prepare, scholarships, ways to pay for your degree, and how an MBA stacks up against other paths like a PhD or gaining work experience.
Our Sponsors
Our Partners
Want to Get Involved?
We are still welcoming sponsors, speakers, and tabling partners for this year's event. If your organization works in agriculture, food systems, conservation, or youth workforce development, we would be happy to have you join us.
