For Employers

Ohio FFA members are in-demand employees, and several members are looking for jobs in agriculture. As an Ohio FFA Works employer, you’ll be directly connected to interested individuals.

Support Workforce Development

The Ohio FFA Foundation is partnering with various employers who are interested in hiring current, dues-paying FFA members while supporting the statewide programs and events that make FFA members in-demand employees.

Become an Employer

Employer Enrollment

Ohio FFA members are developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education – and many of these students are looking to get to work!

Through Ohio FFA Works, FFA members can express interest in multiple agricultural employers. Employers can connect with students throughout the year. From there, employers have the freedom to interview and hire as they see fit while following their own timelines and processes.

Download the About Ohio FFA Works PDF below for full company partner commitment details.

Program Timeline

  • Fall 2026 - FFA members can begin contacting employers to learn more about available positions.

  • Fall 2026 - April 15, 2027 - Employers interview and extend offers as they see fit.

  • April 15, 2027 - Employers must report hires to Ohio FFA Foundation for hires to be recognized at Ohio FFA Convention

  • May 2027 - Students hired and reported by April 15 are recognized at the Ohio FFA Convention.

  • April 16 - July 2027 - Additional hires may be made until program end date.

  • August 1, 2027 - Program end date and begin next year enrollment.

Important Notes

  • Students may have limited prior work and interview experience. This may be the first time some of our members have participated in the job search process.

  • By hiring Ohio FFA members, you can play an important role in educating and preparing dedicated employees while helping develop the agricultural workforce.

  • Exploratory positions with provided training opportunities are encouraged when possible.

Learn more about becoming an Ohio FFA Works employer.

Download About Ohio FFA Works PDF
Become A Company Partner

Reporting Hires

If you hire an FFA member through Ohio FFA Works at any point in the year, please let us know using this form to ensure students are recognized and FFA chapters receive the appropriate monetary support.

Report A Hire

Questions?

  • Current, dues-paying Ohio FFA members who are ready to get to work should apply. Participating employers are looking for dependable employees with a strong work ethic and who are interested in continuing to learn more about agriculture.

  • Employers may be offering apprenticeships and internships or seasonal, temporary, part-time, or full-time positions. Complete the student interest form or contact each employer for more information about available positions.

  • Fall 2026 - FFA members can begin contacting employers to learn more about available positions.

    Fall 2026 - April 15, 2027 - Employers interview and extend offers as they see fit.

    May 2027 - Students hired by April 15 are recognized at the Ohio FFA Convention

  • After you express interest in an employer, you should hear directly from a representative from that employer about any next steps. If hired, you will have the opportunity to be recognized at the Ohio FFA Convention.

  • Complete the student interest form for general interest or reach out directly to the listed employer contacts on the Employer Opportunities page. Employers can interview and extend offers as they see fit.

  • Yes! Sunrise Cooperative is a sponsor of Ohio FFA Works and the RISE FFA Career Program is still an available option. One student hired by Sunrise Cooperative will once again win a truck as a signing bonus this spring.

  • An interview is your chance to show a potential employer why they should hire you and to learn more about your potential employer. Take some time to practice interview questions in advance. Find some resources on our For FFA Members page.

  • All student hires who accept a job through Ohio FFA Works and are reported by April 15 will be recognized during the Ohio FFA Convention. Specific recognition details will be shared with Ohio FFA Works hires closer to the convention.

  • Yes! 25% of funds raised through Ohio FFA Works will go back to local FFA chapters. These funds will be distributed to the chapters of hired students after they are recognized during the Ohio FFA Convention.

  • If you would like to ensure you were reported as a hire, please email works@ohioffa.org with any questions. Be sure to share your employer as well as your first and last name.

  • If you have questions about the application process, please email works@ohioffa.org. If you have questions about employment opportunities, reach out to the contact name listed on each employer listing.