By Andi Anderson
Lake Land College is inviting high school students who are interested in becoming agriculture educators to apply for the Growing Agriscience Teachers Internship Program.
The program is designed to help students explore the agriculture education field through hands on experience with certified secondary agriculture instructors.
The internship runs during the summer and provides students with real classroom exposure. Selected participants will spend six weeks learning the daily duties of an agriculture teacher.
Activities include job shadowing, classroom assistance, and guided performance tasks that help students understand lesson planning, student supervision, and program management.
Students selected for the program will receive paid work experience. They will be paid a gross rate of fifteen dollars per hour for fifteen hours per week.
Participants will work for a total of ninety hours during six of the seven weeks of the internship period, which runs between mid May and late June 2026. Applicants must be at least sixteen years of age at the time of application to be eligible.
Before beginning the internship, selected students must attend an orientation meeting on the Lake Land College campus. They must also complete required employee paperwork through the college’s Human Resources Office.
These documents must be submitted in person by early May in order for students to be paid and to receive college credit. Throughout the internship, students are required to complete and submit weekly activity diaries to document their learning progress.
The program requires responsible and dependable students who are able to follow directions and meet deadlines. Teachers who recommend students for the program are expected to serve as mentors and guide the student for the full ninety hours of work.
Educators are encouraged to recommend only students who demonstrate strong responsibility and commitment.
Applications must be completed and returned electronically to Lake Land College by early February 2026. Students selected for the internship will be notified by late March 2026. This program offers valuable experience and career guidance for students interested in shaping the future of agriculture education.
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