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Digital agriculture is an exciting industry with opportunities for everyone – no agriculture experience needed. If you have a willingness to learn and try new things, this sector is a great place to build your career.

Kickstart your career through work-integrated learning. Nearly 70% of students who take part in WIL secure meaningful jobs after graduating. By 2027 WIL participants expect to earn $11,000 more per year than their peers. The most sought after skill sets in the digital agriculture industry include:

  • Technical Agriculture Skills such as soil science, plant breeding, genetics, agronomy
  • Technology Skills such as data analysis and management
  • Business Skills such as financial literacy, export market identification
  • Human Skills such as communications, teamwork, problem solving, collaboration, and work ethic

Meet some of EMILI’s past student interns

Entering the workforce directly after school with no prior industry experience can be daunting; WIL opportunities can help bridge the gap between school to work, allowing for a smoother transition. Students who participate in WIL gain workplace experience and career readiness skills, which generally makes them more employable upon graduation.

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Innovation Farms Communications Assistant

“It’s been amazing to see the passion and collaboration that goes into digital agriculture.”

– Antonio De Luca (BSc, Agribusiness, UM)

AI Diploma Student Intern

“This experience changed my perspective on agriculture and how powerful AI can be in it. It was great to see firsthand the amazing work EMILI is doing to accelerate digital agriculture.”

– Gisela Sanchez (AI Diploma, UWinnipeg)

Innovation Farms Assistant

“Digital agriculture is very innovative, and wherever there’s innovation there’s opportunity.”

– Tanner West (BSc, Agribusiness, UM)

Skills and Talent Project Associate

“Going from school to work is a daunting task, but I think work-integrated learning is a great bridge. It provides a transition for students to begin their career in a safer, more supportive way”

– Brittanie Parisien (Bachelor of Arts, UM) 

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Find a work placement that supports your goals

If you’re interested in learning more about digital agriculture work placements, contact student services at your college or university and ask about opportunities. Click the links below to to learn more about work placements through the academic institutions EMILI partners with.