What Can I Do With a Major In Agricultural Education?

• Agricultural Communicators and Leaders of Tomorrow
• Alpha Gamma Rho (Men pursuing careers in agriculture)
• Collegiate 4-H
• Collegiate FFA 
• Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) 
• Sigma Alpha (Women pursuing careers in agriculture) 
• Alpha Tau Alpha, Alpha Psi Chapter: National Honorary Agricultural Education Society
• UGA Mentor Program

To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the Center for Student Organizations at

Connect with your Career Consultant 

How to Pursue Additional Careers in Education:

Seeking jobs outside of teaching and/or education? Additional career opportunities with an Education degree are out there! First, you need to consider a few things:

1. What are your interests?
2. What skills and abilities have you been using in your current job?
3. Who is in your network? 

What are Your Interests?:

Several Interest inventories exist that can help you clearly assess your interests. The Career Center offers the Strong Interest Inventory, TypeFocus, and Focus 2, which can be used for this purpose. For additional information on these assessments, visit here.

In addition, the O-Net can be used to informally assess interests and match interests with careers.

What are Your Skills and Abilities?:

In your previous or current jobs or experiences, you have utilized and/or mastered skills that you’ve enjoyed. Consider your involvement in a campus or community organization. Did you enjoy using interpersonal skills, public speaking, organizational skills, or event planning? Using the list below of typical skills used in education, highlight those that apply to you.

• Instructing/Training  
• Learning Strategies
• Speaking
• Active Listening
• Adaptable/Flexible
• Use of technology
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Reading Comprehension
• Social Perceptiveness
• Time Management
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Getting Information/Research
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Thinking Creatively
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Communication skills
• Collaboration
• Patience

Who is in YOUR Network?:

Do you know family or friends who are in a career that you find interesting or exciting? Set up an informal informational interview with him or her and find out about the ins and outs of the job. Is it possible for you to shadow him or her for a day/week? Remember, it’s impossible for someone to help you if you’re not asking for help. 

What are other UGA Education Graduates doing?

Get inspired! Seek out other UGA Education graduates who have made a career move. LinkedIn is a great way to explore additional careers. Join the University of Georgia Alumni Association Group on LinkedIn to connect with members.

Additional Careers:

• Education Administration
• Instructional Coordinator
• Sales Executive
• Marketing Manager
• Academic Advisor
• Corporate Trainer
• Education Policy Advisor
• Distance Education & Instructional Designer
• eLearning Developer
• Education/Outreach Coordinator
• Event Planner
• Educational Research Associate
• Camp Director

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  

My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  

Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  

Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  

Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  

UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  

Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 

Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  

Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.

GENERAL:

• Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  

• LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 

• Idealist (non-profit jobs) 

• USAJobs (federal jobs) 

MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC:

• TeachGeorgia
• U.S. Department of Education 
• Georgia Department of Education
• The American Association for Employment in Education
• Southeastern Association for Employment in Education
• AgCareers.com 
• Jobs in Extension, Outreach, Research and Higher Education

• National Association of Agricultural Educators 
• Georgia's State FFA Association 
• Georgia's Agricultural Education 
• Georgia's Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association 
• The FFA National Organization 
• Agriculture Online 
• Agriculture Future of America 

Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well