Eastern IL Ag Retail Tuition Reimbursement Program

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien,the largest crop inputs company in the world. As part of our collective mission of Feeding the Future, Nutrien Ag Solutions provides full-acre solutions through our trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien Ag Solutions will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company canbe, andgrow your career.

Eastern IL Ag Retail Tuition Reimbursement Program - Bloomington, Warrensburg, Dewitt, Minier, Kansas, Dwight, Sullivan, Wenona, Metcalf, Dana, Macon, Danville, Cerro Gordo, Fairbury, Hoopeston, Paxton, Sheldon, Sidney or Onarga, IL

Nutrien's Eastern IL Ag Retail Tuition Reimbursement Programis available to students currently enrolled in a 2-year program with interest in becoming a Custom Applicator or Operator with Nutrien Ag Solutions Eastern Illinois Division. Students must live within a 30-mile radius of the Eastern Illinois Division. The intention of this scholarship is for the student to transition into full-time employment with Nutrien Ag Solutions upon completion of a 2-year program. This program may be discontinued at any time by Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Who can apply?

Students currently enrolled in a 2-year program with interest in becoming a Custom Applicator or Operator with Nutrien Ag Solutions Eastern Illinois Division. Eligible educational institutions include Parkland College, Lake Land College, Heartland Community College, Joliet Junior College, Danville Area Community College, Illinois Valley Community College and Lincoln Land Community College.

Eligible programs are Applicator Technician, Ag Retail Operations, Agriculture, Precision Agronomy, Ag Production Management, and other related programs. Eligible program must be at least two years duration and lead to an associate degree at the post-secondary school level. Student must be enrolled full-time to qualify.

What you will do:

• Be currently enrolled in a 2-year program with interest in becoming a Custom Applicator or Operator with Nutrien Ag Solutions Eastern Illinois Division
• Successfully complete required course work each Semester
• After each Semester, complete an on-the-job paid internship for a minimum of 10 weeks during Summer and/or 4 weeks part-time during Winter Break with satisfactory performance
  
  
  
  • Shadow current Retail location employees
  • Assist in loading/mixing/applying pesticides, gaining understanding of the importance of including proper adjuvants, mixing order, temperature, other field/weather conditions potentially influencing application
  • Other duties as assigned
  
  
  
  

What you will bring:

• Current enrollment in one of the eligible 2-year programs
• Passion for Agriculture
• Interest in growing your career with the Eastern Illinois Division

Choose Eastern IL Ag Retail Tuition Reimbursement Program:

• Reimbursement of Program tuition costs, textbooks and lab fees up to $5,000 per calendar year, less withholdings required by law paid by Nutrien Ag Solutions
• Accelerate your growth and career development with an Agriculture company
• Gain a one-of-a-kind hands-on experience with mentorship support

Are you a good match? Apply today!

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Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics

This job will remain posted until filled.In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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