For Teachers

Ohio FFA Works is a great way to connect graduating and recently graduated FFA members with opportunities for full-time employment. With just one application, students will be applying for multiple employment opportunities.

Ways to Promote Ohio FFA Works in Your Classroom

Please share this opportunity with your senior FFA members and any recent grads who are still current, dues-paying FFA members. If you’re interested in having guest speakers, please contact the Ohio FFA Works partners offering employment opportunities near you. Many of them would be glad to come visit with your students. Students can begin applying January 1, 2025 and no later than March 14, 2025. 

Advisor Recommendation Form

After your student applies, you’ll receive an email with a simple evaluation form about your student. Please complete this form by March 17, 2025.

Student Recognition 

All students hired by an Ohio FFA Works partner will be recognized on-stage during the Ohio FFA Convention. More information will be shared as the convention approaches. 

FFA Chapter Support

For every student hired, their home chapter will receive $500 to help it to continue to invest in the next generation of talented employees. The placement fee will be paid by Ohio FFA Works partners six months after the student begins working. The Ohio FFA Foundation will award the funds to FFA Chapters shortly after.

2024-2025 Ohio FFA Works Partners

Questions?

  • Graduating or graduated current, dues-paying Ohio FFA members are eligible to apply. Active and current Ohio FFA members who are ready to get to work after high school should apply. Participating companies are looking for dependable employees with a strong work ethic and who are interested in continuing to learn more about agriculture.

  • Multiple full-time positions are available across Ohio. Visit each Ohio FFA Works company partner’s page starting in Fall 2024 for more information

  • Jan. 1, 2025 - FFA member application opens

    March 14, 2025 - FFA member application deadline

    March 21-April 14, 2025 - Companies interview and extend offers as they see fit

    May 2025 - Hired students recognized at the Ohio FFA Convention

  • Visit the “Apply” button in the main menu (which will appear Jan. 1). After writing a cover letter and resume, apply through the online application between Jan. 1-March 14, 2025. Once the application is submitted, agricultural educators will receive an email with information on how to complete the recommendation form.

  • Yes! Sunrise Cooperative is a participating partner of Ohio FFA Works and the RISE FFA Career Program is still an available option. Plus, one student hired by Sunrise Cooperative will once again win a Jeep truck as a signing bonus this spring. Use the Ohio FFA Works online application to apply for the RISE FFA Career Program.

  • There are several employment opportunities available across the state. Visit each Ohio FFA Works partner's page to see the possibilities available near you. If location is not a limiting factor for you, there are plenty of potential positions available.

  • An interview is your chance to show a potential employer why they should hire you. Take some time to practice interview questions in advance. See our tips for success here.

  • If you have questions about the application process, please email works@ohioffa.org. If you have questions about specific employment opportunities, reach out to the contact name listed on the company’s Ohio FFA Works partner page.

  • All students who are hired and accept a job through the Ohio FFA Works program will be recognized during the Ohio FFA Convention. Specific recognition details will be shared with Ohio FFA Works hires closer to the convention.