From simple beginnings in 1977, when five schools met at Mississippi State University to compete in the first of what has become PLANET's Student Career Days, this event has grown to become the largest recruiting event and student competition in the industry.

Student Career Days is an annual three-day competitive event among students enrolled in horticulture programs from colleges and universities across the country. The students have the chance to compete in events that are directly related to the skills necessary for a career in the green industry. The event also offers a Career Fair which gives the students the opportunity to meet prospective employers in the industry and discuss employment opportunities.

 

Chronological History of Student Career Days

1977 – Mississippi State University
1978 – Mississippi State University
1979 – Texas Tech
1980 – Ohio State
1981 – Milwaukee Area Technical College
1982 – Oklahoma State
1983 – Richland College
1984 – Ohio State – ATI
1985 – Mississippi State University
1986 – Oklahoma State University
1987 – Richland College
1988 – Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo
1989 – Milwaukee Area Technical College
1990 – Colorado State University
1991 – University of Kentucky
1992 – Cal Poly – Pomona
1993 – SUNY Cobleskill
1994 – University of Tennessee – Knoxville
1995 – North Metro Tech
1996 – Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo
1997 – Richland College
1998 – North Carolina State University
1999 – University of Kentucky
2000 – Mississippi State University
2001 – Colorado State University
2002 – Illinois Central College
2003 – Hinds Community College
2004 – Columbus State Community College
2005 – University of Maryland
2006 – Brigham Young University

Future Student Career Days Sites:
2007 – Michigan State University (Lansing, MI)
2008 – North Metro Tech (Atlanta, GA)