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 89th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Dr. Kirk Swortzel from Mississippi State University 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 Arysta LifeScience North America Corporation and CSX. CSX supports FFA because of its history of producing great CSX employees, the values it instills in its participants and its strong alignment with our agricultural business. Even more, CSX understands the vital role that FFA plays in positively affecting young people through education and leadership training. 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 Crowne Plaza in Indianapolis, is one of many educational activities at the National FFA Convention & Expo in which FFA members practice the lessons learned in agricultural education classes. The National FFA Organization National Event Winners – Job Interview 2016 Top Placing Individuals 1st Place– Elizabeth Beacham of Colquitt County FFA , GA 2nd Place– Brandon Dawson of Middletown FFA , DE 3rd Place– Sabrina Roberts of Wilson Central FFA, TN 4th Place– Madison Mitchell of Mahomet-Seymour FFA , IL 5th Place– Alisa Northcutt of Tishomingo FFA , OK 6th Place– Madison Bodine of Velva FFA , ND 7th Place– Amber Bjerre of San Luis Obispo FFA , CA 8th Place– Hailey Daufeldt of West Liberty FFA , IA
Listen as Winner Elizabeth Beacham of Colquitt County FFA , GA explains her success…
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