[Staff] Staff Volunteer Opportunity - February 23rd

[Grogg, Taylor M - (tmgrogg)]

Staff Council would like to highlight the upcoming 2024 CALES AZ FFA Career Development Spring Conference as a great opportunity for staff to get involved and support high school students from across Arizona and our mission. Anyone interested in volunteering for this event can reach out to Quint Molina at qmolina at arizona.edu<mailto:qmolina at arizona.edu>.

Details about the event below:

2024 CALES AZ FFA Career Development Spring Conference

On Friday, February 23rd, and Saturday, February 24th, the University of Arizona's College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences (CALES) will host the annual AZ FFA Spring Conference, an event that underscores CALES's dedication to the Land-Grant mission by fostering education, research, and extension in agriculture, food, natural resources, and the environment. This annual event will be held on U of A's main campus and at the Campus Agricultural Center, highlighting CALES's and Cooperative Extension’s enduring partnership with school-based agricultural education, the Arizona FFA Association, and the Arizona Department of Education.

This year, the conference is anticipated to draw over 1,600 high school students from across Arizona, who will demonstrate their proficiency in twenty-one different career events, reflecting the hundreds of hours they have invested in preparation.

The State FFA Career Development Event Field Day, a critical college-wide committee is chaired by Dr. Robert Torres, a professor in the Agricultural Education, Technology, and Innovation department. This event not only showcases the skills and knowledge of the participating students but also serves as a crucial CALES student recruitment event, underlining the importance of agriculture and related fields in our future.

Special recognition is extended to CALES faculty, associated academic units, and the countless students and private volunteers who play a vital role in the event's success. This conference is a testament to the collaborative spirit and commitment to serving students, embodying the essence of the Land-Grant mission.

FFA has over 945,000 members across the US and AZ FFA has a membership over 12,300 secondary and post-secondary students from 84 chapters.  Though rooted in agriculture, FFA has evolved over time to be in sync with the changing bio-economy.  FFA is a leading force in what has become known as the 4th Industrial Revolution.  FFA provides crucial employability and professional skills for our future workforce.

CALES is extremely proud to partner with the AZ FFA Association and its opportunities which provide leadership in schools, communities, and future workplaces. Please welcome the BLUE and GOLD jackets to campus and commend them on their participation and success in the CDE event.


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