Rising Star Apprenticeship at Five Star Cooperative
New Hampton, Iowa, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Agronomy, Grain, Feed, Energy, Retail, Administration, Commercial Driver's License, Mentorship, Training, Teamwork

Industry

Farming

Description
Description The Rising Star Apprentice Program at Five Star Cooperative is designed to cultivate the next generation of agricultural leaders. This hands-on program gives participants valuable experience across multiple areas of our operations, along with mentorship, training, and exposure to real-world scenarios. Apprentices gain the tools, skills, and confidence needed to build a successful career in agriculture. What is it? The Rising Star Program was created to encourage employment with Five Star directly following high school graduation. Five Star is one of the top 100 Ag Retail Cooperatives in the nation, with multiple locations across Northeast and North Central Iowa. Rising Stars are considered full-time team members with pay and benefits Apprentices work alongside experienced Five Star employees to support the success of our cooperative Five Star will assist participants in acquiring their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and offers education assistance for those who choose to pursue further schooling during employment Program Overview This is a 1-year rotational program where Rising Stars spend time working in several departments to gain a broad view of cooperative operations, including: Agronomy Grain Feed Energy Retail Administration After completing the program, Rising Stars are evaluated and may be offered a permanent full-time position at Five Star Cooperative, based on their interests and the cooperative’s needs. Requirements Applicants must be 18 years of age for training to begin CDL support provided: Preferred: Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) prior to start (not required) Provided: CDL classes, licensing, and fees (covered by Five Star) Retention agreement required for CDL sponsorship
Responsibilities
Rising Stars work alongside experienced employees to support the cooperative's success. They gain hands-on experience across multiple departments to develop their skills and confidence in agriculture.
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