Winners of the National FFA Job Interview Career Development Event (CDE) were
announced Friday at the annual awards banquet. The event was held in conjunction with the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Ky. Mr. James Shiflet with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality served as superintendent of the national event. The top eight individuals will receive cash awards to recognize their success in the event. The cash awards and the job interview event are sponsored by CSX Transportation as a special project of the National FFA Foundation and the National FFA Organization. Tori Kaplan, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, CSX Transportation said, “As a premier transportation company in North America, were driven to move and not just billions of tons of goods every year. Were moving careers, the economy and environmental preservation. CSX is proud to support the National FFA
and the job interview CDE. Interviewing and resume skills will help move students forward.” The job interview CDE is a competitive event that tests student’s ability to perform effectively throughout the entire job application process. The participants prepare a resume, cover letter and complete an online application. They also participate in phone, one-on-one and panel job interviews as part of the competition. The event, held at The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Ky., is one of many educational activities at the
National FFA Convention & Expo in which FFA members practice the lessons learned in agricultural education classes.
Top Placing Individuals
1st Place– Mark Borges of Hughson FFA, CA
2nd Place– Trent Dado of Amery FFA, WI
3rd Place– Payton Carter of Thomas Nelson FFA, KY
4th Place– Ryan Vansant of Middletown FFA, DE
5th Place– Kalee Horn of Edmond FFA, OK
6th Place– Kayleigh Crane of Hamilton Southeastern FFA, IN
7th Place– Faith Gilman of East Jackson FFA, GA
8th Place– Ellyn Swanson of Martin County West FFA, MN
Listen while Thomas Shaw talks with Mark Borges after he was named national winner…
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