About the Event
The Career Exploration Event connects students with the people, careers, equipment, and technology shaping modern agriculture. Join us for the annual event, December 8–10, 2026, to explore career opportunities in agriculture and the equipment dealer industry, including competitive pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, hands-on training, and cutting-edge technology.
Who Should Attend
This free event open to middle school, high school, and college students in Nebraska. To sign up, please fill out the form below with your details. Attendance numbers can be estimated now and finalized closer to the event. Please contact Phil Erdman at phile@ineda.com or 402.429.5726 with questions.
Student Opportunities
Tour the Nebraska Ag Expo with a tour guide from a local dealership near your community and hear about their experience working in a dealership
Stop at major manufacturer booths like John Deere, Case IH, AGCO, New Holland, and Bobcat to see the latest ag equipment and technology
Learn about career opportunities in agriculture and the equipment dealer industry, including insight about salary and benefits
Find out how to maximize the value of a two-year education at Nebraska’s community colleges (plus tuition reimbursement!)
Get information about how to receive up to $3,000 toward training through the Andrew Goodman Scholarship Program.
TECH
Turn your mechanical skills into a career working with advanced equipment and technology.
SALES
Build relationships, solve problems, and help customers find equipment and solutions that fit their operation.
MGMT
Lead teams, make decisions, and build a rewarding career in a growing agricultural business.
MKTG
Use creativity, communication, and digital skills to help dealerships connect with customers and communities.
IT
Put your technology skills to work supporting modern dealerships, equipment systems, data, and digital tools.
HR
Put your people and organizational skills to work supporting employees, customers, and dealership operations.
Career Paths in Dealerships
Are you interested in a career in a dealership or agriculture in general but you have questions? Please contact Phil Erdman at phile@ineda.com or 402.429.5726.
Registration
Get ready to explore different career paths and opportunities at the Nebraska Ag Expo—it’s going to be an eye-opening experience!