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Who's this opportunity for?

To participate in this program, you must be: (1) currently employed as a School Counselor, (2) working in a rural, middle school in the United States, (3) responsible for the provision of career exploration activities at your middle school. Please note that we cannot accept individuals who are currently enrolled in counseling programs nor those who have the credential but are not actively working in the field.

One-on-One Mentoring and Professional Development

Fellows will participate in regular mentorship meetings to build your career exploration skills with particular interest in food and agriculture.

$4,000 Stipend

Fellows will also receive a stipend to compensate for the time commitment.

$1,100 Budget for Curriculum Development Supplies

Financial assistance to take the skills you learned and implement them within the classroom.

June 2025

From June 22 to June 28, Fellows and Mentors will meet up for a week-long immersive experience in Ithaca, New York. There, they will be able to engage in hands-on learning in a variety of Food and Agricultural Science careers, as well as tour the local area. We tentatively plan to visit the Corning Museum of Glass, tour Cornell University, and complete a guided hike at Taughannock Falls. These are just some of the fun and educational activities that Fellows can anticipate participating in!