Workshop: International Consultation, Outreach & Capacity Building Lead

Objective(s):
This workshop will inform participants on strategies to craft a career with potential to translate to international work in the future. Updates on current USAID projects, as well as those funded by other sources, including volunteer assignments will be offered. Participants will benefit from honest discussion of in country experience and learn how they can get involved in international employment and consultation opportunities.
In the past decade, increasing trends in transcontinental travels and commerce, easier access to digital information, and a greater level of cooperation in agriculture among public and private institutions have lead to increased opportunities in international horticulture. The willingness to work and collaborate on an international platform involves either relocating or indirectly working with people and institutions from different countries. These opportunities also come with challenges—ranging from difficulties in scientific research to perhaps monetary challenges, ethical questions, or legal complexities. This workshop will inform participants on strategies to craft a career with the potential to translate to international work in the future.  Updates on current USAID projects, as well as those funded by other sources, including volunteer assignments will be offered.  Participants will benefit from honest discussion of in country experience and learn how they can get involved in international employment and consultation opportunities.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013: 12:30 PM
Desert Salon 1-2 (Desert Springs J.W Marriott Resort )
Coordinators:
12:45 PM
Career Opportunities at USAID
John E. Bowman, PhD, USAID Bureau for Food Security (BFS)
1:00 PM
Study Abroad/International Field Trips to Increase Students' and Agriculture Professionals' Competitiveness in the International Arena
Mengmeng Gu, Texas AgriLife Center; James A. Robbins, University of Arkansas Coop. Extn.; Xin Zhao, University of Florida
1:15 PM
Hort CRSP Update
Beth Mitcham, PhD., University of California Davis
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