AgTech Intern Program at Hartnell: Empowering Startups in Agricultural Innovation
Hartnell's Career Prep & Placement Services offer an AgTech Intern Program facilitating startups in testing their solutions on specialty crops. The program provides an ideal setup, interns with diverse expertise, and connections with UC Co-op. The FAQs cover timelines, interviewing processes, internship durations, and Co-Op work experience.
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Career Prep & Placement Services AgTech Intern Program Belen Gonzales-Mottu Elizabeth Cabiles GROWING LEADERS Opportunity. Engagement. Achievement. www.hartnell.edu
Startups Startups - you bring the following: 1) A trial use case test with you that describes the problem your solution can solve from the farmer or grower's perspective? 2) What do you want to test on a before/after basis - i.e. what do you need to measure and how long will it take? Details about the specific problems are very helpful to get a baseline measurement and get the incremental improvement from your solution measured. 3) Impact on crop - what impact will your test have on the crop and how can that be minimized? 4) Certification needed - is there any certification needed for the test that will be required before the interns can complete the project (i.e. FAA certification for drones)? GROWING LEADERS Opportunity. Engagement. Achievement. www.hartnell.edu
Career Prep & Placement Services Hartnell's AgTech Intern program can help you get it tested. Hartnell brings: 1) Ideal setup for testing specialty crops grown in the Salinas area spring, summer, and fall seasons. 2) Interns with a mix of ag, engineering, and business experience who are eager to get some experience with AgTech startups. 3) Test fields they manage with UC Co-op (who are part of the UC Research system and interface with both farmers and the UC research community, as well as startups that have new solutions that can help farmers). GROWING LEADERS Opportunity. Engagement. Achievement. www.hartnell.edu
FAQs- 1) What is the timeline? The timeline varies for each company depending on what their needs are Typical Timeline (1 month) Once we have an intern request (within 1-3 days) -we send out an announcement to our current cohort of students -we consult with our faculty to send any names forward of candidates who meet the specified qualifications -we pull an extract of students who meet the specified academic qualifications We post for set time frame requested (2-3 weeks) We forward resumes to company If requested, we set up interviews between company and students (1 week) GROWING LEADERS Opportunity. Engagement. Achievement. www.hartnell.edu
FAQs continued 2) Do I get to interview and pick the students? Yes, you do! Based on your requests we can collect resumes, set up interviews, and even provide interview space for you. 3) How long do internships last? Internships are generally a one-time experience. Internships can last from one month to one year, but most typically, internships last one semester. Employers additionally have the option of extending the duration of an internship. For example, if a current intern is doing extremely well, employers can offer their intern an extension where the student can continue interning for an additional period of time. 4) What is Co-Op Work Experience? An opportunity for students to receive academic credit while in an internship. Learning agreement between the college, student, and employer. Students gain experience in the field with guidance from a faculty member. GROWING LEADERS Opportunity. Engagement. Achievement. www.hartnell.edu
FAQs continued 5) Why hire an intern? Internships serve as a low-cost training and development program. Interns returning to campus are effective public relations ambassadors for your organization and contribute positively to a company s recruiting efforts and image Interns are enthusiastic people who can provide new ideas and new viewpoints. An internship allows an employer to assess the intern as a potential employee, without the obligation of hiring the intern. If the intern becomes an employee, employer training costs and employee turnover are minimized. Employers establish a cooperative relationship with the college, providing an opportunity to influence vocational education and address industry training needs. CWE students are often more motivated, enthusiastic employees because their work is evaluated and translated into college units. GROWING LEADERS Opportunity. Engagement. Achievement. www.hartnell.edu
FAQs continued 6) What is the cost of an intern? Internships can be paid, unpaid, or paid through a stipend. It is up to the employer to decide if the intern will be paid or not. Most employers determine pay based on the student s class level and types of responsibilities. District recommendation is $18 per hour. 7) What does it cost to be part of the AgTech Intern Program? Our services are free! GROWING LEADERS Opportunity. Engagement. Achievement. www.hartnell.edu
