Agriculture, Food, Forestry, and Natural Resources

7 In-Demand Green Skills Right Now

Every major change in the world impacts the labor market, and climate change is no exception. As environmental crises escalate and new challenges emerge—like meeting the 2030 emission reduction target—companies are pushed to invest in sustainable practices. To navigate …

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7 Fast-Growing ESG Career Paths to Consider

In an era marked by pressing environmental concerns, it’s more important than ever to find ways to contribute to a sustainable future. One way to do so is to choose one the many exciting, challenging, and fast-growing ESG-related career paths

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LinkedIn Learning

Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile for Opportunities and Growth

Taught by Kim Kaupe
In this course, Kim Kaupe—an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host and a self-described superfan of LinkedIn—shares with you all the…

How to Make a Positive First Impression with a Hiring Manager

Discover how to make a positive first impression with a hiring manager with career coach Brittany Hayles. This course outlines…

Color Trends

Taught by Nicte Cuevas
Color is a deeply rooted form of communication—a universal language than can be understood 60,000 times faster than text alone.…

Sustainability Foundations: Core Concepts

Taught by Amy Luers
Solving the environmental crisis we’re in is a critically important topic for everyone to consider in life and at work,…

Networking and Relationship Building for Creatives

Taught by Branka Knezevic
Elevate your creative prowess as you unlock the secrets of effective communication, collaboration, and leadership in the world of architecture,…

The Importance of Regenerative Agriculture to Business Transformation

Taught by David Bennell
In this course, David Bennell—a sustainability expert with deep experience in food, forestry, technology, and fashion—explores the innovative field of…

Ethics in the Age of Generative AI

Taught by Vilas Dhar
The amazing potential and opportunity of Generative AI has also brought ethical concerns. How can you address these concerns effectively…

Sustainability as an Innovation Opportunity

Taught by Leyla Acaroglu
Sustainability is quickly becoming a must-have in business—a technical skill set that employees, managers, and executives need to gain deeper…

Sustainable Project Management: Strategies to Boost Social, Economic, and Environmental Impact

Taught by Ricardo Vargas
Implementing sustainable practices is not just the ethical thing to do, it’s a strategic differentiator for organizations. In this course,…

Lean Six Sigma for a Sustainable Future

Taught by Tina Agustiady
Do you feel that your organization suffers from one or many inefficient processes that add additional costs to operations, reduce…

Climate Justice and Sustainable Business Practices

Taught by Kym Ali, MSN,RN
In this course, workplace wellness expert Kym Ali delves into the concepts of climate change and climate justice, examining their…

Agriculture: How John Deere Embeds AI into Farm Machines

Taught by Haiyan Wang and Anil Gupta
AI is rapidly becoming an increasingly important technology for every company in every industry. As a general purpose technology, similar…

Architectural Materials: Designing for Excellence and Sustainability

Taught by Branka Knezevic
Join instructor and architect Branka Knezevic as she explores a wide range of current design practices using architectural materials for…

Sustainability as an Innovation Opportunity: How the Economy is Transforming

Taught by Leyla Acaroglu
Sustainability is quickly becoming a must-have in business—a technical skill set that employees, managers, and executives need to gain deeper…

Healthcare: How AI is Transforming Healthcare

Taught by Anil Gupta
AI is rapidly becoming an increasingly important technology for every company in every industry. As a general purpose technology, similar…

Food Products: How McCormick uses Generative AI to Develop New Flavors

Taught by Haiyan Wang
AI is rapidly becoming an increasingly important technology for every company in every industry. As a general purpose technology, similar…

Career Advice from Some of the Biggest Names in Business: Diane Von Furstenberg

Taught by LinkedIn News
What if you could get career advice from the world’s most influential thinkers, leaders, and innovators? People who have run…

Career Advice from Some of the Biggest Names in Business: Tory Burch

Taught by LinkedIn News
What if you could get career advice from the world’s most influential thinkers, leaders, and innovators? People who have run…

Aquaculture: How Aquabyte Applies Machine Learning to Fish Farming

Taught by Haiyan Wang
AI is rapidly becoming an increasingly important technology for every company in every industry. As a general purpose technology, similar…

Green Jobs for Sustainable Careers

Taught by Fulya Kocak Gin
Looking for a greener job? Why wait when the world is hiring? Climate change and sustainability are transforming today’s economy,…

Alumni Connections

  • Pearl, MS
  • Natural Resources Specialist Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Meet Robert Chaz
  • Kokomo, IN
  • Research Associate Corteva Agriscience
Meet Brett
  • Jackson, MS
Meet Sharli
  • Friars Point, MS
  • Board Of Directors Coahoma Electric Power Assn
Meet John
  • Madison, MS
  • Chief Executive Officer Verdesian Life Sciences
Meet Kenneth
  • Collierville, TN
  • SVP North American Operations Nutrien Ag Solutions
Meet Jeff
  • Weatherford, TX
  • Owner Cold Springs Farm
Meet beverly
  • Prattville, AL
  • Fiber Procurement Specialist International Paper
Meet Tenor
  • Okeechobee, FL
  • Pasture Manager Lykes Bros. Inc.
Meet Charles (Stan)
  • Indianola, MS
Meet Russell
  • Hernando, MS
  • Merchant Ecom Agroindustries
Meet Michael
  • Flora, MS
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Meet Curtis

Career Center Office

300 Montgomery Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3344
Fax: 662.325.7975
Email: career@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box P
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9533

Co-op Program Office

335 McCain Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3823
Fax: 662.325.8733
Email: coop@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 6046
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9548

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