Building the Future of Agriculture
Through the STEMworks Ag Business & Technology Internship program, students in grades 9-12 and college undergraduates, will have the opportunity to gain experience in multiple industries within the Ag sector to find their interests, build their resume, and become career ready.
For more information contact Britney James, britney@medb.org
Summer 2024 Ag Business & Technology Internships
Program Highlights:
The Summer Ag Business & Technology Internship Program will be 6 weeks long
Interns will work on meaningful projects using industry standard technologies
Interns will attend weekly virtual professional development meetings
Interns will receive a stipend of $2,100 upon successful completion
Student Eligibility:
Applications are open to participating STEMworks high school students (grades 9-12) and are given preference in internship placement. High school students and college students not part of our STEMworks program may still apply but are not guaranteed placement with an internship. Students must be at least 14 years old to apply, but not older than 22 years old.
Applications for Summer 2024 are open: http://bit.ly/2024SummerAgInternships
Submit a completed internship application with a cover letter and resume
Must be able to work 25-30 hours a week
Attend the mandatory Ag Business & Technology Internship Orientation
Commit to the time needed and prescribed by the host company to complete the project(s)
Submit weekly timesheets
Attend weekly intern meetings (virtually)
Complete an internship post-assessment survey
Attend the mandatory Ag Business & Technology Internship Showcase
Full program participation and attendance is required to receive the $2,100 stipend at the end of the internship
Important Dates:
Applications due Friday, May 10th by 11:59pm
Selected students notified and scheduled for interviews Friday, May 17th
Orientation will be held in person, dates TBA by island (early June at 5:30pm)
Program runs June 10th - July 21st
Final Presentations will be held virtually Tuesday, July 23rd at 6pm
Spring 2024 Ag Business & Technology Internships
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Fall 2023 Ag Business & Technology Internships
“It helped me realize the importance of being food sustainable in any community, so people aren’t questioning when they’ll have their next meal and live a consistent and health fulfilling life. This ties into my future career of becoming a nurse, where I can take care of people and motivate them to grow and eat more produce.”
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Summer 2023 Ag Business & Technology Internships
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“This experience has given me a glimpse into what actually working an Ag related job could entail and has allowed me to be sure that Ag is what I’m interested in. I also met a lot of cool, knowledgeable, and positive role models from this internship, as well as acquiring a part-time job opportunity for my future.”
Spring 2023 Ag Business & Technology Internships
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Fall 2022 Ag Business & Technology Internships
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Fall 22 Ag Business & Technology Internship Highlights
“This experience gave me a better outlook of different kinds of jobs and establishing a good environment in the workplace. This internship is one of a kind and I very much enjoyed it, and chocolate is not chocolate if it’s not Ku’ia.”
Summer 2022 Ag Business & Technology Internships
Spring 2022 Ag Internships
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“During this internship, I learned how to be a reliable and persistent worker and learner.”
Fall 2021 Ag Internships
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“It helped me understand what agriculture really is. When I first heard agriculture, I thought planting and harvesting. This experience taught me there’s a whole lot more to it than that.”
Summer 2021 Ag Internships
Spring 2021 Ag Internships
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“Before this internship I thought for sure that I only wanted an art career but after this internship I wouldn’t mind working with plants or on a farm. I think that I would like to find a way where I can combine these two passions of mine.”
Fall 2020 Ag Internships
“This was fun, 10/10 would do it again!”
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Flyer created by Emma Roy, Baldwin High School
Flyer created by Emma Roy, Baldwin High School
“I gained leadership skills, great time management skills, and a glimpse into the big world of the AG industry. This internship was a very great experience.”
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“Before this internship, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do when I get out of high school, but now I want to pursue a degree in Plant Science.”
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“I have learned so much about organic farming, horticulture, sustainability, and life cycles. This internship has widened my perspective and allowed me to see many different jobs that aren’t talked about at school. Because I have completed this internship, I have become more passionate about these topics and I definitely see myself pursuing a career in agriculture in the future.”
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“I made wonderful lasting relationships with those I worked with and got to experience what it is like to work in various agricultural environments. I learned more about areas of agriculture I previously had not been very exposed to, gaining a lot in terms of relationships, occupations, and agricultural knowledge.”
