Youth Programs
Jr.
Director Program
The California Pork Producers Association Junior Director Program provides an opportunity for junior members to develop relationships with member and industry stakeholders, during a 2-year term.
The program is designed to expand upon young people’s knowledge of the pork industry, further develop one’s verbal and written communication skills, while providing the opportunity to serve in a leadership role. The successful candidate(s) will gain valuable experience and develop long-lasting relationships with industry stakeholders. The objective of the program is to provide the opportunity for a qualified group of young individuals to become better acquainted with the swine industry, improve their communication and leadership skills, while promoting the California Pork Producers Association mission to industry stakeholders and the pork sector to consumers.
Deadline to apply: July 15, 2024
Along with the application, please be prepared to submit transcripts, a one-page essay, letter of recommendation, and photo of yourself. Candidates will be interviewed in-person, in conjunction with the CYAE show in Tulare.
If selected, you will be required to submit a medical release form to the program director. Click here to download the medical release form.
As each year passes, more and more people realize that impact that William “Bill” Silveira had on the California Pork Producers Association (CPPA). A visionary, Bill poured his heart and soul into making CPPA work for pork producers.
This legacy still lives today.
After Bill’s passing his loving wife Sofia started a scholarship fund for junior CPPA members in his memory. Bill believed in young people and knew providing them opportunities would pay dividends well into the future. The Silveira Scholarship Fund was established to help cultivate future CPPA and agriculture industry leaders.
The scholarship is presented to hard working and dedicated pork producers who are pursuing higher education with financial assistance. The scholarship is awarded to the most qualified recipient.
Deadline to apply: July 15, 2024
Application Requirements:
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Completed application
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One letter of recommendation
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One essay question
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Copy of transcripts
“Bill” Silveira Scholarship
Golden
Opportunity
Scholarship
The Golden Opportunity Sale is put on by the California Pork Producers Association and is held at the California Youth Ag Expo in Tulare, California, each year. Our sale not only highlights the very best gilts raised and shown in our state each year, but more importantly recognizes the hard work our youth exhibitors put into their projects. Commission money from the Golden Opportunity Sale is used to provide scholarships that are given back to the exceptional youth within California.
The California Pork Producers Association will provide scholarships to qualified candidates that are either current or past CYAE swine exhibitors that are graduating high school seniors or are currently enrolled in a recognized California community college, state university, or trade school (Ages 17-25).
The Golden Opportunity Scholarships will be awarded at the California Youth Ag Expo show in Tulare, CA.
Purpose:
To provide financial assistance to past and present CYAE swine exhibitors pursuing a degree or certification in an agricultural related field at a California community college, state university, or trade school, preferably with a focus in the swine industry.
Deadline to apply: July 15, 2024
Award:
Last year the California Pork Producers Association awarded one $5000 scholarship. Golden Opportunity scholarship recipients and amounts are chosen by our scholarship committee based on qualifications, and commission money generated from the previous years' Golden Opportunity Sale.
Eligibility:
Current or past CYAE swine exhibitors that are graduating high school seniors or are currently enrolled in a recognized California community college, state university, or trade school (Ages 17-25) with a minimum GPA of 2.50. Qualified candidates must also be Junior Members of the California Pork Producers Association.
Application Requirements:
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Completed application
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Verification of enrollment in a California community college, state university, or trade school
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Two letters of recommendation
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One short and one long answer essay question
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Copy of transcripts