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Indianapolis, Indiana. National FFA. National FFA Organization Premier Leadership Personal Growth Career Success. FFA Mission.
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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
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 Our Future
Horatio Alger Association • Seeks to motivate and educate nation’s youth • Communicates that American dream is attainable goal • 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
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
FFA members experience greater personal growth! • More actively engaged in school and community activities • Relate personal effort to personal success • Believe it’s important to do their best • Are involved in experiential learning • Receive recognition and awards for their contributions 91% vs. 66%
FFA members are academically oriented! • Enthusiastic about studies • Enjoy and seek challenging coursework • Attach value to their agriculture studies • Go on to colleges and universities! 86% vs. 84%
FFA members are career oriented! • Earn triple that of the average student • Define career objectives with specific goals • More likely to identify career in agriculture • Believe in career success and are optimistic about future 89% vs. 68%
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?
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 • A leader Your Next Employee
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