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TalentCONNECT® Reverse Career Fair

Stand out and connect with industry leaders eager to meet you. The TalentCONNECT® Reverse Career Fair is your gateway to exciting opportunities in the dairy sector. Taking place on Thursday, March 13, 2025, during the Hall of Ideas Trade Show at the PDP Business Conference, this unique event flips the traditional job fair model—putting YOU, the talent, in the spotlight.

Instead of navigating crowded booths, you'll showcase your skills, experiences, and career aspirations at a personal display table. Whether you're seeking a full-time position, internship, or co-op opportunity, this is your chance to shine in front of forward-thinking employers in dairy farming, agribusiness, and allied industries.

Here's why you should apply:

  • Be Seen: Your table is your stage. Share your r‌ésum‌é, portfolio, and ambitions directly with decision-makers.
  • Make Connections: Build relationships with dairy industry leaders who value innovation, passion, and fresh perspectives.
  • Launch Your Career: Employers attending this event are actively seeking driven candidates for full-time roles and internships.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to network, present your professional brand, and take the first step toward your dream career in the dairy sector.

All students, including technical, undergraduate, graduate, etc., are welcome to apply.

How to Apply:
Complete the application form and take the first step toward participating in this extraordinary event. This application must be completed in one sitting; you cannot save it and return at a later time.

Spots are limited, so apply now!

Your future is waiting—claim your place at the TalentCONNECT® Reverse Career Fair and make a lasting impression on the leaders shaping the dairy industry.

Important Dates:

  • February 18 – Applications deadline
  • February 20 – Accepted students notified
  • February 25 – Hotel booking deadline
  • February 25 – $75 participation fee due (covers meals and admission to Business Conference, March 13)
  • March 12-13 – PDP Business Conference

Agenda for TalentCONNECT®, March 13:

  • 8:00 a.m. – Business Conference begins
  • 9:00 a.m. – Career fair set up
  • 3:15 p.m. – Career fair begins
  • 4:00 p.m. – Career fair concludes

Application for TalentCONNECT® Reverse Career Fair

Event Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025

Location: PDP Business Conference, Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713

Instructions
Please complete the following application thoroughly and thoughtfully. Applications are due by February 9, 2025.

Selected participants will be notified by email on February 19, 2025. Students participating in the PDP Mentor Program are not required to pay an additional fee.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Caitlin Roy at croy@pdpw.org or 800.947.7379

Thank you for your interest in participating in the PDP Reverse Career Fair. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your skills and experience directly to prospective employers.

Applicant Information

Are you a part of the PDP Mentor Program? *

R‌ésum‌é Upload

Please upload a PDF version of your r‌ésum‌é. The file should be labeled with your last name and first initial (e.g., "SmithJ_Resume.pdf"). Maximum file size is 8MB.

Personal Statement
In 100 words or less, tell us what you are most excited about for a career in agriculture.

Career Interests
Please share in 100 words or less what job you are seeking. Tell us what attributes you can bring to the position. For example: I am seeking a position as a herdsperson, on a modern dairy farm in the Midwest, and I have a keen eye for detecting heats.

Experience and Skills
List any relevant information that is not included on your r‌ésum‌é, and share what makes you stand out from other applicants.

Agreement and Submission

By submitting this application, I affirm that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submission does not guarantee acceptance into the PDP Reverse Career Fair and that if selected, I am expected to fully participate in the event on Thursday, March 13, 2025. I understand that my information from this application, will be made available to prospect employers through the PDP Business Conference app. Also, I agree to pay a fee of $75, if I am not already participating in the PDP Mentor Program. If selected this payment will be due February 25.

Thank you for your interest in the PDP Reverse Career Fair. We look forward to reviewing your application and helping you connect with potential employers in the dairy industry and beyond.