Transcript Alaska FFA - Premier Leadership, Personal Growth, Career
Alaska FFA
FFA Mission
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premiere leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
FFA is Intracurricular
Public Law 105-225 In 1950, the 81 st Congress, recognizing the importance of the FFA as an integral part of the program of vocational agriculture, granted a federal charter to the FFA.
The Complete FFA Program Classroom SAE/ Projects FFA
Career Development Events Envirothon: Soils, aquatics, wildlife, forestry, & current issue Public Speaking: 3 events Parliamentary Procedure Job Interview Ag Mechanics Floriculture
Largest Student-led organization in the United States Over 540,000 members In all 50 states and several territories
Currently the Alaska FFA Association has support and momentum, but needs state funding to grow and flourish.
Alaska FFA is operated mainly through volunteer efforts Currently the program in Alaska does not meet National Standards.
How Does FFA Benefit Students?
Hands On Education Community Outreach
Partnerships with Government, Business, & Community
Career Exploration Leadership Training
Community Service and Entrepreneurship
Alaska State Convention
Palmer April 25-28 Career Development Events Leadership Training Service Projects Tours of agricultural facilities & farms This year is the 35 th annual State FFA Convention in Alaska
Alaska FFA Association Operations
Support existing FFA chapters including visits, teacher & administrator training, & program development Develop new FFA programs across the state.
Plan and put on Annual State Convention Attend National FFA events and meetings Train State Officer Team Promote FFA awards programs to recognize outstanding students
Funding
$200,000 per year for State FFA Association Budget including State Advisor Salary, Chapter development, state officer training & travel, operational expenses, supplies, & state convention.
$200,000 per year for State Department of Education to enforce standards, provide teacher stipends & training, and promotion and development of program.