Sidney and Mr. Rigg will appear on the National FFA Convention stage this afternoon as Sidney this morning was announced one of the Top 4 Individuals in the National FFA Employment Skills competition! During Session 5, the final rankings will be announced. Watch live at https://www.ffa.org/. We predict the results will be revealed around 3pm central time along with other contest winners.
As Illinois' state winner, Sidney entered the National FFA Employment Skills Leadership Development Event, a demanding competition that involved 10 judged areas and two competition cuts for her to reach the finals. The contest, now in its 25th year, simulates real-world activities for obtaining employment and requires applying for a real job for which the student is qualified. Judged components include:
Resume
Cover Letter
Job Application
Virtual Interview
Follow-Up Email Correspondence
In-Person Interview
Handwritten Thank You
Second In-Person Interview
Social Networking Luncheon
Job Offer Negotiation
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Session 5 starts at 1:30pm central, and the Employment Skills winners we be announced near the end of the session at the National FFA Convention, which gathers more than 70,000 member, advisors and guests across the four-day event. See schedule below for Session 5.
Opening Ceremony
Proficiency Awards: Agriscience Research-Plant Systems; Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship; Diversified Crop Production-Placement; Diversified Horticulture; Fiber & Oil Crop Production; Forage Production; Fruit & Nut Production; Grain Production; Landscape Management; Nursery Operations; Specialty Crop Production; Turf Grass Management; Vegetable Production
Agriscience Fair – Plant Systems
Band
Retiring Address: Morgan Anderson
National Officer Candidates
Band
Premier Chapter Awards: Building Communities
Career Development Events: Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems; Conduct of Chapter Meetings; Environmental & Natural Resources; Employment Skills; Meats Evaluation and Technology
Closing Ceremonies