Ag-affiliated employers invited to international student hiring training

MANKATO — GreenSeam will host Global Workforce Opportunities: Why and How to Hire International Students, a half-day training event designed to help employers understand the value and ease of hiring international student talent. The event will be from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Sky One Eleven in Mankato.

Karen Bryan and Pelin Sangu of KB Law PLLC will share legal expertise on short-term and long-term employment options for international students, including pathways that require no additional cost or effort from employers. Additionally, attendees will hear experiences from students and the businesses that have hired them, gain practical strategies for recruitment and retention, and connect with regional colleges and universities whose international students are actively seeking opportunities across a range of fields.

This training is intended for HR professionals, hiring managers and top leaders from employers in south central Minnesota who are seeking college-educated talent.

While the focus is on those in the food and agricultural sectors, related industries such as professional services, banking, engineering, manufacturing, processing, laboratories and logistics are encouraged to attend. Continuing education credits for HR professionals are available.

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