Forms should be returned by the deadline date to the appropriate SS-AAEA Advisor. Plan to join instructor Mark Wade, University of Florida, again this year for information on job seeking skills. Dr. Wade made a similar presentation last year at the Tampa meeting to a packed house. Join us for the first time or come to refresh your skills on Sunday afternoon, August 5. Developing an Industry and Teaching Portfolio Much like artists, photographers and designers, agricultural economists and agribusiness professionals must be able to document and display their accomplishments.
Portfolios provide evidence of the scope and qualiyt of an individual s professional performance.
Whether designed for the job search, personnel evaluation, or tenure and promotion, the portfolio is an important element to sharing your strengths and achievements. This workshop will provide an overview of the portfolio concept, review key components of the portfolio and help participants develop their own portfolios. The workshop is designed for those with little experience to those with careers well underway. Portfolios will be discussed from both the industry and teaching perspectives. This two-hour workshop is scheduled on Sunday, August 5.