Seed Your Future, FNGLA partner for refreshed career fair at Tropical Plant International Expo

Seed Your Future has partnered with the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association to introduce a reimagined career fair experience at the Tropical Plant International Expo. The refreshed program is designed to connect students and educators with real-world opportunities across the green industry through on-the-show-floor engagement.

“FNGLA and Seed Your Future are both committed to opening doors for the next generation,” says Jazmin Albarran, executive director of Seed Your Future. “By learning about new opportunities, meeting industry professionals face to face, and seeing the work happening on the show floor, students will gain a clearer picture of where their passions can take them.”

As part of this partnership, Seed Your Future will deliver a refreshed career fair schedule that blends structured programming with hands-on exploration. Students and educators will take part in a series of activities designed to introduce them to the people and professions shaping the green industry, including:

• TPIE and career fair introductions from FNGLA Leadership
• Group scavenger hunts to 30+ exhibitor booths on the show floor
• Self-led exhibitor visits for deeper exploration

“The 2026 TPIE Career Fair marks a new chapter in how industry and education can come together to showcase the future of horticulture,” says Merry Mott, director of certifications and career development at FNGLA. “This event gives students a chance to make meaningful industry connections and discover the many opportunities waiting for them.”

The career fair will take place at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, January 23 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with the option to reenter the show after lunch for self-guided exploration.

Those at TPIE who want to be part of this initiative can contact Courtney Dyal at courtney@gardenmediagroup.com.