SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County, the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) is proud to announce a free College and Career program to be held at the IHSA Finals in Syracuse, NY, on Saturday, May 4th from 9:30 AM- 1:30 PM. The event provides a unique opportunity for youth and families to explore a myriad of educational and career options within the equine industry.
A presentation on college selection options will begin the activities for the day followed by an opportunity to interact with various college coaches, students, and career professionals. The program concludes with a career panel discussion.
IHSA Nationals is the final leg for collegiate riders who compete year-round to earn a spot in the prestigious program. During the event, over 100 Colleges and Universities will have teams and riders from across the country competing in classes that span from beginner to advanced within IHSA rider levels.
The Details:
Saturday, May 4th, NYS Fairgrounds Expo Center
Registration at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/EquineCareerAndCollegeFair_225
Equine College and Career Program: 9:30am-1:30pm
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- 8:30 AM-9:30 AM Check-in for program
- 9:30 AM-10:15 AM Opening college selection presentation covering both equine degree programs and riding team opportunities for non-majors
- 10:15 AM-12:45 PM College Exploration Time
- 12:45 PM-1:30 PM Career Panel with Equine Industry Professionals
- 1:30 PM Raffle
For a list of some of the colleges/universities agreeing to participate, please go to:
Program Contact: Dr. Karin Bump, Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County. kbump@cornell.edu
CCE of Madison County has been serving the community since 1917. We are proud to be part of the Cornell land grant mission of building strong and vibrant communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.
–Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
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