SPONSOR THE EVENT
Sponsorships are used to underwrite the event costs and directly apply to programs and scholarships for young women pursuing educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, agriculture and math.
READ MOREPARTICIPATE IN THE CAREER FAIR
During the event, we will have hands on breakout sessions for students to select what they want to learn more about. In the afternoon we will host a career fair that promotes women in agricultural fields as well as your company.
REGISTERVOLUNTEER
Our event is so successful because of the of the support from volunteers that help with event planning and setup, registration, guiding students around the event, and assisting professionals with getting set up for the day.
LEARN MOREImpact of WCFA
Women Changing the Face of Agriculture: Empowering young females interested in agriculture.
View the 2024 WCFA Impact ReportSCHOLARSHIPS
WCFA has awarded over $63,000 in scholarships in the history of this event.
In 2024, we supported students with over $9,000 in scholarship and internship opportunities.
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT
Businesses, organizations and media partners came together to invest in the future of agriculture by giving their time, dollars and support of WCFA
In 2024, we had 32 companies represted by 75 professionals at our event.
STUDENT OUTREACH
In 2024, we hosted 500 high school students from 80 schools throughout the state of Illinois.
In our 15 year history, we have reached over 7,000 student across the state of Illinois.
WCFA Sponsorship Opportunities
Help support our event and receive registration, IAW memberships, and event recognition.
SPONSOR TODAYSponsorship BrochureGOLD SPONSOR
$5,000+
Career Fair Booth, lunch included
5 tickets for the Professionald Development Workshop (Mar 6), dinner included
5 Illinois Agri-Women Memberships
Logo recognition on powerpoint, website, social media, and signage
SILVER SPONSOR
$2,500 – $4,999
Career Fair Booth, lunch included
3 tickets for the Professionald Development Workshop (Mar 6), dinner included
Logo recognition on powerpoint, website, social media, and signage
BRONZE SPONSOR
$1,000 – $2,499
Career Fair Booth, lunch included
2 tickets for the Professionald Development Workshop (Mar 6), dinner included
Logo recognition on powerpoint, website, social media, and signage
STUDENT SPONSOR
$15– $999
Support your local 4-H or FFA Chapter participants with your tax deductible contribution of $15 per participant.
Career Fair Booth, lunch included
1 tickets for the Professionald Development Workshop (Mar 6), dinner included
Logo recognition on powerpoint, website, social media, and signage
Sponsorship / Professional Registration
WCFA is not possible without the support of the agriculture, food, and natural resources industry. Sponsorships are used to:
Underwrite program costs.
Directly apply to programs and scholarships for young women pursuing educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, agriculture and math.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
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SUBMIT YOUR SPONSORSHIP
WCFA Sponsorship FlyerIf you are interested in sponsoring this event, you can email us or submit your sponsorship through our registration portal!
Email Us!2
REGISTER ATTENDEES
Professionals that will be participating in the career fair or professional development workshop can register here.
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RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM
See links below to two hotel blocks.
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ATTEND WCFA AS A PROFESSIONAL
EVENT SCHEDULEWhether you are coming as part of your sponsorship or for the career fair, you are considered a ‘professional’ at our event.
Keep your eyes open for an orientation email from us. If you have questions, feel free to contact us.
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PROVIDE FEEDBACK
Check back after the event for a feedback survey.
Looking for a different registration type?
Adult Volunteer
Want to volunteer at WCFA such as helping with check in, being a runner, etc. We appreciate your help!
Volunteer RegistrationStudents/Advisors
If you are an advisor that is registering high school students, please register at the lon our student registration page.
Student RegistrationCollege Student Volunteer
If you are a college student that wants to attend, please consider volunteering as a guide at the WCFA event on March 1 and attend our Professional Development event on Thursday, February 29. You can register to be a volunteer below.
Student Volunteer