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FBEA Call In: Apprenticeships

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FBEA Call In: Apprenticeships

Time: February 15, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm
Location: Telephone
Event Type: teleconference
Organized By: The Farm-Based Education Association
Latest Activity: Feb 15, 2012

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Event Description

We are excited to host our first FBEA Call-In from 3-4 EDT.

This will be the first in the Farm-Based Education Associations series of phone gathering opportunities.

Margaret Burke is the Work and Learn Coordinator at Shelburne Farms in Vermont. She will discuss Internships, Apprenticeships, and Residencies at farm-based education programs.

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Call-In format and instructions:

The idea of this call-in is that it’s like a webinar without slides. Here’s how to participate:

-Dial the Conference Call number at 3:00pm. The Call In Number is: 1-605-781-1000, Enter Code: 713080#

-When you enter the call you will automatically be on “mute”

-Enter your questions about the Call-In topic into the “Main Room” chat screen during the call. This screen is located on the bottom right of your computer screen when you are logged onto the FBEA website

-When you enter a question or comment please specify if you would like to “discuss” this topic during the Call-In. If so, we will call your name during the call and tell you how to “un-mute” yourself

-This is the first time that we’ve tried the Call-In format. We are excited to see how it works! We welcome any feedback about your experience after the call.

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Comment by Jeffery Heath on February 15, 2012 at 12:30pm

Where do I advertise the position?  Where do I find people interested in these positions?

See or hear you in a few hours.  Thanks.

Comment by Jennifer Murray on February 14, 2012 at 9:42pm
I also would like to learn more about the legal terms of intern, apprentice, and volunteer. Thanks! Looking forward to it.
Comment by Erin Flynn on February 14, 2012 at 7:49pm

So glad you are addressing this issue.  Questions include:

-Define differences in  "Intern" vs "Apprentice" in terms of taxes, required compensation, legal definition, expectations, etc. 

-What grants exist to fund these positions?

-Is AmeriCorps or FoodCorps a good source for finding qualified help?

-What are the pros/cons of hiring an elementary school teacher who may not have farm experience vs hiring a farmer without teaching credentials? Can enthusiasm make up for lack of experience?

Comment by Erin Flynn on February 14, 2012 at 7:48pm

So glad you are addressing this issue.  Questions include:

-Define differences in  "Intern" vs "Apprentice" in terms of taxes, required compensation, legal definition, expectations, etc. 

-What grants exist to fund these positions?

-Is AmeriCorps or FoodCorps a good source for finding qualified help?

-What are the pros/cons of hiring an elementary school teacher who may not have farm experience vs hiring a farmer without teaching credentials? Can enthusiasm make up for lack of experience?

Comment by Margaret Burke on February 9, 2012 at 1:03pm

Hi Everyone!

I'm really looking forward to this Call-In! If it's not too crazy, I'd love to hear from all of you who plan to be on the call about your experience in the world of "Work and Learn" and what your questions are. I want to be sure we are able to address areas of interest important for YOU! I also want to understand what brings you to this forum!

 

Warmly,
Margaret

Comment by Morgan Carney on February 8, 2012 at 6:42pm

Will there be any way to listen to this conversation after the call? Unfortunate prior commitments.

Comment by Jenn Wright on February 7, 2012 at 10:36am

I would like to hear about what 'curriculum' or formal process farms use (or not) to provide quality experiences to their apprentices above and beyond an hourly farm worker.

Comment by wayne m castonguay on February 7, 2012 at 10:34am

I would like ot understand labor law and compensation levels regarding apprenticeships/interns.  Does minimum wage apply?

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