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National FFA

Indianapolis, Indiana. National FFA. National FFA Organization Premier Leadership Personal Growth Career Success. FFA Mission.

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National FFA

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  1. Indianapolis, Indiana National FFA National FFA OrganizationPremier LeadershipPersonal GrowthCareer Success

  2. FFA Mission FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Our Mission

  3. FFA – Discover the Power • 455,306 FFA members in 7,226 schools in 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands • School-based — over 11,000 teachers delivering innovative, cutting-edge integrated curriculum • Members participate in hands-on work experience — apply knowledge learned in class • Members prepare for more than 300 careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture Our Future

  4. Horatio Alger Association • Horatio Alger Association • Seeks to motivate and educate nation’s youth • Communicates that American dream is attainable • Identifies outstanding role models • Assesses the “State of Our Nation’s Youth” • Annual survey regarding the thoughts and opinions of the typical student The American Dream

  5. Purdue University Study • Independent Survey and Study • Compares FFA members and agricultural education students to the “typical high school student” • Statistical results reveal the differential value of the Ag Ed / FFA program Independent Survey

  6. FFA members experience greater personal growth! • 90% of FFA members participate in sports, school and community activities vs. 77% of typical students • 91% vs. 66% relate personal effort to personal success • 93% believe it’s “important to do their best” vs. 73% of typical students • Involved in experiential learning • 70% of FFA members who participate in FFA programs receive recognition and awards for their contributions 91% vs. 66%

  7. FFA members are academically oriented! • Enthusiastic about studies • 83% say “courses are exciting” vs. 32% of typical students • Courses are challenging! • 67% FFA members vs. 55% typical students think courses are challenging! • Courses are interesting! • 88% FFA members vs. 49% typical students think courses are interesting! • 86% go on to colleges and universities (vs. 84%) • FFA offers national and state scholarship opportunities! 86% vs. 84%

  8. FFA members are career oriented! • More likely to be employed • for the 99-00 school year: FFA 86.8% vs. 61.5% typical students • Define career objectives with goals • Graduate with specific career in mind • More likely to identify career in agriculture • 89% FFA members “Believe in career success and are optimistic about future” vs. 68% typical students 89% vs. 68%

  9. Purdue Study Synopsis FFA members’ attitudes and behaviors indicate they benefit more from their personal, academic and career experiences during school than does the typical student. Are our kids different?

  10. The FFA Member is… • Well rounded and respected • Committed, loyal, hardworking • Motivated, a lifelong learner • Moral, ethical, value-driven and community-oriented • Prepared and proven…Professional Your Next Employee

  11. Make a Difference! • FFA offers opportunity! • Students…challenge yourself, get involved and participate • Parents…make a difference, help your child gain valuable experience and life skills • Partners…invest in the future by supporting the members and their efforts! Get Involved

  12. FFA Mission FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Our Mission

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