Are You a Business Ready to…

  • Introduce and inspire students to a broad range of agri-food industry careers?
  • Strengthen partnerships in your local community?
  • Support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the talent pipeline?
  • Raise brand awareness and increase your future talent pool?
  • Boost employee volunteer engagement in an efficient and scalable manner?

Connecting with AGNITOR is as easy as 1, 2, 3…

  1. Contact our Careers Coordinator to schedule an introductory meeting.
  2. Share your company’s interest in igniting student interest in AFNR careers. Explore ways you can make an impact on the future workforce.
  3. Join a unique network of diverse schools and industry professionals connecting for virtual live career chats!

Ready to Be an AGNITOR Volunteer?

  • Share your background and career journey with Illinois students.
  • Conduct a virtual experiment. 
  • Engage in live Q&A with the classroom.
  • Join from the comfort of your home or work office.

AGNITOR Career Chats are an opportunity for agri-food professionals from all walks of life to share knowledge, experiences, and insights that will inspire and guide the next generation workforce. Chats typically last between 15-30 minutes and are virtual, allowing you flexibility to join classrooms all around the state! Our Careers Coordinator Shanell Rainey–Jacob will work with you to identify a time that works with your schedule and will share best tips and tricks for engaging our students.