"It all started at a career fair...from what I learned about Land O’Lakes, it seemed they would be a great fit. I was lucky enough to intern at Land O’Lakes and found it to be a very collaborative environment. Now I’m really excited to head back to the supply chain department in June for a full-time position.”

As senior director of IT services at Land O’Lakes, Derek Shaw knows what it means to collaborate on the job—with co-op members, other agriculture businesses, and a multitude of technology companies. So when a Carlson School of Management professor asked if someone from Land O’Lakes would guest lecture, Shaw volunteered.

Inspiring students: For the... Read more

Scholarship support plays a key role in Land O’Lakes’ multifaceted approach to building a robust pipeline of high-potential food and agriculture professionals.

Preparing students, opening doors: The Land O’Lakes Multifunctional Agricultural and Food Systems Scholarship pairs financial support with hands-on learning for transfer students in the... Read more

Land O’Lakes mentors share wisdom about building successful careers

Outside the classroom: College students quickly discover that their education isn’t just about book smarts. Another key to career preparation happens outside of the classroom, whether it’s via mentoring, an internship, or career-readiness events.

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Land O’Lakes representatives are frequently part of the recruiting scene on the U of M’s Twin Cities campus, helping students see the company brand and careers, and hone job-seeking skills. Three recent examples among many include:

The CSE Career Fair: Career fairs guide students in learning more about the process of seeking jobs and internships,... Read more

Land O'Lakes had a big recruiting presence at Pro Day 2017, a career fair attended by 600+ U of M student-athletes. Speakers included College Relations team member Nick Koewler, who did a breakout session on "Life After the Career Fair," and Heidi Riese, who spoke to approximately 100 freshmen on "How to Talk to a Recruiter." The event was held October 16 in the DQ Club Room at TCF Bank... Read more

President Kaler joined Land O'Lakes leaders Lydia Botham and Nick Koewler to welcome students Elizabeth Alonzi, Rachel Anderson, Katie Enzenauer, Audrey Sebastian, and Blake Schweiner to the TCF Bank Stadium field at the September 30 Golden Gopher football game. The students are past and current participants of the Global Food Challenge Emerging Leaders for Food Security fellowship. They... Read more