Elena Romanenko, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food of the Smolensk Region and Head of the Food Industry and Processing Department, and Sergey Kharitonov, Acting Rector of the Smolensk State Agricultural Academy, addressed the participants with inspiring words. They emphasized the importance of direct dialogue between students and potential employers for a successful professional start.

The event program included presentations from representatives of leading agricultural enterprises in the Smolensk region and practical sessions:

- an interactive session, "Rules for a Successful Interview and Resume Writing" (LLC Zolotaya Niva);

- a case study session, "Agro: A Different Perspective. Start Your Career at Gorkunov Group" (LLC TС Smolensky);

- a master class, "Egg Decorating" (LLC Poultry Farm Smetanino).

A pleasant bonus and highlight was the tasting of fresh products from Smolensk producers.

The "Job Fair" provided students with the opportunity to interact with employers, learn about current openings and working conditions, and chart their future career paths in the Smolensk region's agricultural sector.