The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career ClusterTM is critical for addressing global necessities, such as food security and sustainability. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are about 1.4 million jobs in this Career ClusterTM. Earning a certification can help plant the seeds of success and help candidates get a job within the industry. Certiport’s Agriscience and Technology Careers program helps lay the foundation for future careers as food scientists, soil scientists, plant scientists, and farming sustainability technologists and certifies that learners are ready to excel in an entry-level position within the Agriscience and Technology sector.
The Agriscience Foundations certification ensures that candidates are ready to excel in an entry-level position in the career field. This certification validates that an individual can:
Certifications can increase the employability of job candidates by up to 30%, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and Payscale has found that individuals with certifications often earn more than their non-certified counterparts. By earning an Agriscience and Technology Careers certification, candidates will be more qualified for open roles and ready to excel in their field.
