Agricultural Communication - Marketing/PR/Social Media/Communications
General
- Certificate; 3rd year
- 28 learners; individual projects
- 400 hours per learner
- Dates set by experience
- Educators assign learners to projects
Preferred companies
- 1/2 project matches
- Anywhere
- Academic experience
- Any company type
- Any industries
Categories
Project timeline
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May 1, 2024Experience start
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August 17, 2024Experience end
Overview
- Details
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Overall Info: Welcome to Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, where groundbreaking education meets real-world impact. Our Experiential Learning in the Workplace course (WIL2500) offers a unique opportunity for industry partners like you to collaborate with our students, driving innovation and fostering experiential learning. Our institution, renowned for its commitment to excellence, empowers students to tackle industry challenges with creativity and expertise under the guidance of seasoned professionals.
Students will require 400 hours of placement work. Paid positions preferable.
Steps for Matching:
- Step 1: Match Request Submission: Submit your project details, initiating a discussion with our professor to ensure alignment with learning objectives.
- Step 2: Pre-Approval: Upon mutual agreement, both parties confirm the match on the Riipen platform, marking the initial approval stage.
- Step 3: Educator Choosing: Projects become available for student selection, allowing them to choose collaborations tailored to their interests and expertise.
- Step 4: Collaboration Starts: Seamless communication unfolds on the Riipen platform, fostering engagement among educators, employers, and learners.
Ideal Partner:
We seek partners committed to driving innovation and supporting the development of future industry leaders. Ideal projects align with our course objectives, providing students with hands-on experience in communication and agriculture while delivering tangible benefits to our industry partners.
- Deliverables
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Upon project completion, our students will deliver a comprehensive report to the industry partner. This report will include in-depth analysis, innovative solutions, and actionable recommendations tailored to address the specific needs and objectives identified during the collaboration.
Project Examples
- Digital Marketing Strategies for Agricultural Products: Develop comprehensive digital marketing campaigns to promote agricultural products, leveraging social media, email marketing, and website optimization techniques.
- Community Engagement Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture: Design community outreach programs to promote sustainable agriculture practices, engaging local stakeholders through workshops, events, and educational campaigns.
- Internal Communication Enhancement in Agribusiness: Implement strategies to improve internal communication within agribusiness operations, fostering collaboration, transparency, and employee engagement.
- Public Relations Campaign for Agricultural Events: Create dynamic public relations campaigns to generate buzz and excitement for agricultural events, leveraging media relations, influencer partnerships, and storytelling techniques.
- Market Research and Analysis for Agricultural Innovations: Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities in the agricultural industry, informing product development and marketing strategies.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
How does your proposed project align with the learning objectives and outcomes outlined in our Experiential Learning in the Workplace course?
How do you plan to engage with our students throughout the project duration to ensure meaningful learning experiences and successful project outcomes?
What specific challenges or opportunities within the agriculture industry does the project aim to address, and how do you envision our students contributing to its success?