This trip is open to all UMD students in all majors interested in exploring careers within animal health and welfare, plant protection, environmental policy, and international trade to name a few. The agency also hires communications majors, business majors, economists and IT specialists.
The visit will provide an overview of APHIS, a tour of their emergency operations facility, and small-group discussions with staff and alumni about employment opportunities. APHIS staff members will also lead an exercise to help you develop an “elevator pitch” about your career aspirations, which is useful for job interviews. Space is limited - please RSVP today.
About USDA APHIS
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is an Agency with a broad mission area that includes protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, regulating genetically engineered organisms, administering the Animal Welfare Act and carrying out wildlife damage management activities.
USDA-APHIS focuses on:
- Animal Health
- Animal Welfare
- Biotechnology
- Business Services
- Civil Rights
- Environmental Policy
- Imports & Exports
- International Services
- Plant Health
- Science
- Tribal Relations
- Wildlife Damage
Hosted by the University Career Center
