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2. November Saturday Session<br>
3. November Workshops<br>
4. College Spotlight: Fresno State</span></font><br>
<font color="#000000" face="georgia, times, times new roman, serif"><span style="font-size:24px">5. Career of the Month: Agronomist</span></font><br>
<font color="#000000" face="georgia, times, times new roman, serif"><span style="font-size:24px">6. Study Tip of the Month</span></font><br>
<span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:24px"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif">7. Senior Section<br>
8. Birthdays<br>
9. Resource Link</span></span></span></div>
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<div style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Welcome Luis Garcia Bautista to the UB Team!</strong><br>
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Hello UB! Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Upward Bound team! As the new Assistant Director for the RCJ Program, Luis Garcia Bautista is eager to support and get to know all the students. You can connect with him at the November Saturday Session, via email, or via text. Below you will find his contact information along with the rest of the staff.</span></span></span><br>
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<p style="margin:10px 0;padding:0;color:#757575;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:150%;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:13px">CLASSIC AD Hector Navarrete (951) 255-1582 <a href="mailto:hector.navarrete@ucr.edu" target="_blank">hector.navarrete@ucr.edu</a></span></span></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin:10px 0;padding:0;color:#757575;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:150%;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:13px">CLASSIC HSC Daysia Rodriguez (951) 627-0528 <a href="mailto:daysia.rodriguez@ucr.edu" target="_blank">daysia.rodriguez@ucr.edu</a></span></span></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin:10px 0;padding:0;color:#757575;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:150%;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:13px">OASIS AD Rudy Curiel (951) 255-1523 <a href="mailto:rodolfo.curiel@ucr.edu" target="_blank">rodolfo.curiel@ucr.edu</a></span></span></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin:10px 0;padding:0;color:#757575;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:150%;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:13px">OASIS HSC Javier Sanchez (951) 627-0880 <a href="mailto:javier.sanchez003@ucr.edu" target="_blank">javier.sanchez003@ucr.edu</a></span></span></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin:10px 0;padding:0;color:#757575;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:150%;text-align:left"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><strong><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:13px">RCJ AD Luis Garcia Bautista (951) 202-5461 <a href="mailto:luis.garciabautista@ucr.edu" target="_blank">luis.garciabautista@ucr.edu</a></span></span></strong></span></p>
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<font color="#000000" face="georgia, times, times new roman, serif"><span style="font-size:18px">An expert in the science and practice of managing soil and producing field crops, an agronomic is a specialist in agronomy. They are responsible for managing and researching soil science, meteorology, plant physiology, and plant genetics. They have a role of examining crops to find ways to improve quality, encourage growth, and treat ailments. Agronomists are essentially the intermediaries between farmers and agricultural researchers, sharing cutting-edge solutions to improve farming practices.<br>
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<div style="text-align:left"><font color="#000000" face="georgia, times, times new roman, serif"><span style="font-size:18px">Bachelor's in biology, ecology, soil science, agriculture, crop and plant science</span></font></div>
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<td><font color="#000000" face="georgia, times, times new roman, serif"><span style="font-size:18px">Don't typically need a license but for certain jobs, you would have to get a Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or a Qualified Applicator License (QAL). </span></font></td>
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<font color="#000000" face="georgia, times, times new roman, serif"><span style="font-size:18px">Get as much hands-on experience as you can work in an agricultural context to improve your chances of landing a great job after graduation. you may be able to include work experience into your studies at your university or training center. Even if it isn't part of the curriculum, they may offer a job service that may assist you in locating relevant options, especially if you are attending an agricultural college. </span></font><br>
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<li><font color="#000000" face="times new roman, times, baskerville, georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:18px">Critical Thinking</span></font></li>
<li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,baskerville,georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:18px">Mathematical and analytical </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,baskerville,georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:18px">Physical ability</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,baskerville,georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:18px">Technology skills </span></span></span></li>
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<li><font color="#000000" face="georgia, times, times new roman, serif"><span style="font-size:18px">Earn a bachelor's degree in agricultural science, agronomy, or a similar discipline. Agricultural economics and plant science are common course topics.</span></font></li>
<li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,baskerville,georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:18px">Take part in fieldwork or internships to obtain real-world experience. This may entail employment with agricultural businesses, in labs, or on farms. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,baskerville,georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:18px">Some places may require certification or licensure, so check local regulations. Certification programs are provided by groups such as the American Society of Agronomy.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,baskerville,georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:18px">Engage in continual learning through workshops, conferences, and publications to keep up with innovation in agricultural technology and methods.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,baskerville,georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:18px">To network with other agronomists and business experts, join organizations for professional. This may present prospects for collaboration and job leads. </span></span></span></li>
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<div style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:18px">It's not too early to start looking for scholarships! When looking for scholarships, you can use scholarship search engines such as:</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<a class="m_3696850549485699365mcnButton" title="Scholarshipamerica.com" href="https://ucr.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d0244cb97426858e89e8fe0f&id=bc9f8d7596&e=86ca061c7d" style="font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:100%;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;color:#ffffff;display:block" target="_blank">Scholarshipamerica.com</a>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:10px 0;padding:0;color:#757575;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><span style="color:#000000">You can also contact your school's career center and school district for local scholarships.</span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:10px 0;padding:0;color:#757575;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><span style="color:#000000">Make sure to keep track of scholarship requirements and deadlines.</span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:10px 0;padding:0;color:#757575;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:150%"><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:georgia,times,times new roman,serif"><span style="color:#000000">We’ve included some scholarship links below and don't forget to check our Resource Link for more opportunities!</span></span></span></strong></p>
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<li><font face="georgia, times, times new roman, serif"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size:20px">General Tips & Testing Reminders</span></font></font></li>
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