Job Description
ISTA Student
Posting Start Date:  7/30/25
Job Location:  UNITED STATES SUGAR MANUFACTURING

 

Our Mission

Our team is committed to continuously cultivate, raise, and harvest each person to their highest potential. We will create a strong foundation by working together and delivering the skills and knowledge needed to meet the challenges of our industry.

Our Vision

  • Utilize the most effective training methods available.

  • Be recognized as the overall industry leader.

  • Develop the most talented artisans at all levels.

  • Create the national standard for Industrial Skills Training.

  • Attract a network of industry-based partners to support our efforts.

About the Program

An unparalleled, integrated, learning environment


  • 3 year coursework
  • Students get paid for their time in class
  • Students earn industry recognized certificates
  • Successful trainees earn job offers upon program completion

The Timeline

June 2026 Student Bootcamp Begins
August 2026 Final Selection of Students
September 2026 Student Training Begins

  1. Complete the student Application

  2. You will be notified to attend a tour to the US SUGAR Mill and Industrial Skills Training Academy (ISTA), in January 2026

  3. Take the Ramsay Test during the tour (click here to download the Ramsay study guide)

  4.  If you are selected; you will be invited to have a personal interview and take our Predictive Index Assessment, January 2026

  5. Final selection will be announced May 2026