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 The Canadian Cattlemen's Association, the International Stockman's Educational Foundation and the Calgary Stampede are proud to host Canadian and international students at the 2007 International Livestock Congress - Calgary. This year the congress will be taking up to 25 successful students for the program.
One of our mandates is to reach out to those future leaders. ILC-Calgary is proud to once again sponsor those students that are successful in the application process. The student program will start Sunday, September 30 with a reception and presentation and run till Wednesday, October 3rd. We think this is a great opportunity for the students to meet the leaders of the industry, hear the issues in the industry and the experts' perspectives on these issues, meet other students working in the field of agriculture and possibly meet their future employer.
Last year 22 agricultural students from Canada, the U.S., Brazil and New Zealand were sponsored to attend the ILC student program. In the past, several program alumni pursued and obtained employment with Alberta's agricultural industry players.
2007 International Livestock Congress Student Program Agenda
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Arrivals throughout the day, students make their way to the Greenwood Inn & Suites
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| 6:00 pm |
Orientation Session - Greenwood Inn & Suites
Canadian Cattlemen's Association Presentation |
| 6:15 pm |
Student Ice Breaker Dinner, Cattle Baron Restaurant |
Monday, October 1, 2007
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| 6:30 am |
Students board bus at the Greenwood Inn & Suites
Box breakfast supplied on bus |
| 8:00 am - 10:30 am |
Tour of Cargill, High River, Alberta
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency presentation |
| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Student Career Workshop and tour of Highwood Livestock Auction, High River, Alberta Lunch provided |
| 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Tour of Tongue Creek Feeders, High River, Alberta |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Tour of and presentation from Feedlot Health and Management Services, Okotoks, Alberta |
| 6:00 pm |
Students return to Greenwood Inn & Suites |
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ILC - Calgary Welcome Reception |
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
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| 6:30 am |
Meet in lobby of Greenwood Inn & Suites for breakfast |
| 7:00 am |
Board bus for the Congress |
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
International Livestock Congress (lunch provided) and networking |
| 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Post congress reception |
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Why does ILC support a student program?
First, to promote agricultural education and training of our industry with our future leaders. We want to continue to engage students to identify the issues in our industry, increase their awareness of these issues and their global impact. Students will have the opportunity to hear, learn from and interact with global agricultural industry experts. We believe this learning experience will encourage these promising young people to continue their career in agriculture.
Second, to create vital exposure for our industry. Our industry today has a high demand for creative solutions. Getting youth involved at this level encourages a new generation with the energy, intellect and creativity we need to keep it sustainable. ILC - Calgary allows the students the opportunity to interact and learn from the agricultural industry professionals attending the conference as speakers, sponsors and stakeholders. Regardless of where the students are from, we are bringing young talent to this province - to experience and have an appreciation for Alberta agriculture and encourage our future agricultural industry leaders.
How can you participate?
The ILC Student Program requires that student participants apply for acceptance into this program. A completed application should include college transcripts, three letters of reference and a head/shoulders photograph (no passport photos please). See the application link below.
Successful students must participate in all activities of the congress and develop a professional paper (max 12 pages) based on their experiences. These papers must be submitted in English to the students' department head and a copy forwarded to the ISEF office within 90 days following the Congress.
Any questions and applications please send to:
Julie J. Bryant
International Stockman's Educational Foundation
Box 26918
Fort Worth, TX
76126
Phone: 817-443-0686
Deadline: August 1st, 2007
 Download ILC Student Program Application Form (.doc - 72kb)
Download ILC Student Program Application Form (.pdf - 208kb)
Cost of the program
Transportation will be arranged by the congress committee from the student's home base and all other arrangements will be made by the ILC conference committee. Costs of the transportation to and from Calgary, cost of Registration, 3 nights accommodation based on shared accommodations at a Calgary hotel, meals and tour as outlined in the agenda will be covered by ILC. All other costs will be the responsibility of the participant.
If you require more information contact the following coordinators:
Iris Meck or Dalynn Harris
c/o Iris Meck Communications
Suite 510 - 5920 1 A Street SW
Calgary Alberta, Canada T2H 0G3
Phone: (403) 686-8407
Fax: (403) 255-4592
Email: iris@irismeckcom.com; or dalynn@irismeckcom.com
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