Student & Industry Collab
Student & Industry Collab
Are you a student interested in learning more about the pet food industry, looking to improve your resume, or connect with pet food companies for internship and job opportunities? Don't miss out on our special student and industry event!
Note that this is a separate event from Pet Food Collab.
Who Can Participate?
Our student and industry event is split into two sections:
- Freshmen and Sophomore Students, 11:30 AM - 1 PM
- Junior, Senior, and Grad Students, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Students can submit an application to participate in their corresponding section. The first section is designed for you to explore the K-State pet food program, learn about careers in the pet food industry and find internships that will help you determine if this is the right space for your career. The second section will be a deep dive into pet food careers, interactive career development activities and connections for internships and full-time jobs. Both sessions will include interactive sessions with prizes and pet food swag!
Agenda
Freshmen and Sophomore Students |
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| 11:00 AM | Registration Open |
| 11:30 AM | Event Kickoff & Networking |
| 11:40 AM | Introduction to the Pet Food Industry & K-State Pet Food Program |
| 11:55 AM | The Pet Food Supply Chain Interactive Stations |
| 12:55 PM | Wrap Up |
| 1:00 PM | Adjourn & Boxed Lunches |
Junior, Senior, and Grad Students |
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| 1:00 PM | Registration & Boxed Lunches |
| 1:30 PM | Introduction to the Pet Food Industry |
| 1:40 PM | Career Development: How Understanding Yourself Impacts Career Placement and Success |
| 1:55 PM | Strengths Bingo |
| 2:10 PM | Strengths Small Groups |
| 2:15 PM | The Pet Food Supply Chain Interactive Stations |
| 3:20 PM | Small Group Reflection |
| 3:25 PM | Wrap Up |
| 3:30 PM | Adjourn |
Application
The application linked below is a student application for the Student & Industry Collab event.
- All applicants should submit their application by September 27th, 2026 for consideration.
All applicants will be informed of their status no later than September 29th, 2026.
Spots are limited, so submit early!
Check out some highlights from last year's student & industry event below:
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