For FFA Members
Whether you are looking to gain work experience or jump start your career immediately following graduation, Ohio FFA Works employers want to hire students like you!
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The agriculture industry offers many employment opportunities, and employers in our state want to hire Ohio FFA members, like you!
Changes for the 2026-2027 School Year
No Ohio FFA Works application.
To better meet the needs of employers and students, FFA members and employers should connect directly to proceed with the next steps of each individual employer’s application, interview, and hiring processes. This will allow employers to fill positions faster and students get hired sooner.
More types of positions offered.
Whether it’s an internship or part-time, seasonal, or full-time employment, Ohio FFA Works can now offer more types of employment opportunities in agriculture for members 14 and up to get to work and gain experience. Please keep in mind that each employer may have different age requirements and there may not be positions available for all ages.
More members can benefit.
Ohio FFA Works is no longer just for graduating and recently graduated FFA members. Starting during the 2026-2027 school year, any Ohio FFA member 14 and up is eligible to reach out to an employer listed on the Ohio FFA Works website. Please keep in mind that each employer may have different age requirements and there may not be positions available for all ages.
A new, more flexible program timeline.
Looking for a job in the winter? Need a temporary job after school’s out for the summer? Want to kickstart your career immediately after graduation? Ohio FFA Works can now offer more opportunities throughout the year. Opportunities are dependent on participating employers. Please be aware that some employers’ hiring timelines will be more flexible than others.
Prepare for Success
Understand the Ohio FFA Works Process
Set yourself up for success and download the Ohio FFA Works Student Checklist: Before the Job so you can make sure you understand what to expect. Also check out our FAQs below for more information.
Craft Your Cover Letter & Resume
Your resume and cover letter are the first opportunities to show potential employers what you bring to their company. Click the guide below to read tips for when you need to create your own cover letter and resume.
Be Interview Ready and Impress
An interview gives you the chance to share your excitement for the job and learn more about the employer. In case you land an interview, open and review our tips sheet to make sure you are ready for this step.
Questions?
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Current, dues-paying Ohio FFA members who are ready to get to work can participate. Participating employers are looking for dependable employees with a strong work ethic and who are interested in continuing to learn more about agriculture.
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Employers may be offering apprenticeships and internships or seasonal, temporary, part-time, or full-time positions. Contact each employer for more information about available positions.
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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
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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.
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Reach out directly to the listed employer contacts on the Employer Opportunities page. Employers can interview and extend offers as they see fit.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yes! A percentage 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.
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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.
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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.