PLYMOUTH — Through Career Development Events (CDEs) FFA members learn teamwork, critical thinking skills, and decision making skills.
They also learn to value the importance of ethical competition and individual goals and achievements. CDEs give you the opportunity to develop skills you may need in your future career.
CDEs occur at local, state, and national levels.
Upcoming CDEs are Plymouth FFA members will be participating in are: Food Science, Job Interview and Advanced Parliamentary Procedure. Students meet at least once a week to practice for their competitions.
Students have many resources and alumni to reach out to for additional help to gain knowledge about their CDE. FFA members must strive to reach their full potential as they compete against other FFA chapters in the state.
Parliamentary Procedure
Students are evaluated on their ability to conduct an orderly and efficient meeting using parliamentary procedure.
Students are judged on their knowledge of parliamentary law and their ability to present logical, realistic and convincing debate and motions.
Thank you to Miss Aliya Echelbarger for helping coach our team.
Job interview
Students will use many leadership skills including active listening, problem–solving and decision making as well as improve their written and oral communication skills.
This event also helps students in their current search for jobs, internships, and part-time and full-time employment in any career field.
Thank you to Mrs. Monica Baxter for helping coach our team.
Food Science
Requires students to have an in-depth understanding of food product development, food presentation and food safety issues.
Participants also use their sensory skills to solve problems and make sound decisions.
Thank you Miss Megan Lindenbarger for helping coach our team.
Learn more about Ohio FFA Career Development Event opportunities here: https://ohioffa.org/cde/
Submitted by Plymouth FFA Reporter Nicole Beverage