Leadership for Career Development

Opportunities Officers and committees- know duties and how those experiences can be used in the animal science industry Officers and committees- know duties and how those experiences can be used in the animal science industry –President- preside over purebred association meetings –Secretary- keep minutes of meetings of special committees for poultry producers association

Opportunities- Officers/Committees Treasurer- keep financial records of fundraising activity of pork producers association Treasurer- keep financial records of fundraising activity of pork producers association Reporter- serve on Turkey growers association public relations committee Reporter- serve on Turkey growers association public relations committee

Opportunities Program of Activities- helps in setting goals and developing plans and steps to reach those goals Program of Activities- helps in setting goals and developing plans and steps to reach those goals Career Development Events- Speaking events, parliamentary procedure to learn how to participate in business meetings, skills events such as livestock, poultry, farm business management Career Development Events- Speaking events, parliamentary procedure to learn how to participate in business meetings, skills events such as livestock, poultry, farm business management

Opportunities Proficiency Awards- entrepreneurship or placement individual awards growing out of a student’s SAE program Proficiency Awards- entrepreneurship or placement individual awards growing out of a student’s SAE program Banquets, conventions, conferences, social events, community service, etc Banquets, conventions, conferences, social events, community service, etc

Ceremonies and Traditions FFA Mission- to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success FFA Mission- to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success Strategies- know the ways to accomplish the mission Strategies- know the ways to accomplish the mission

Ceremonies and Traditions Opening and closing ceremonies are rituals that add dignity to a meeting and explain the meaning of certain traditional emblems Opening and closing ceremonies are rituals that add dignity to a meeting and explain the meaning of certain traditional emblems There are many other traditions and ceremonies used in the FFA that can benefit students both while in high school as well as jobs after graduation There are many other traditions and ceremonies used in the FFA that can benefit students both while in high school as well as jobs after graduation

Main objectives of Parliamentary Law Focus on one item at a time- helps prevent confusion Focus on one item at a time- helps prevent confusion Extend courtesy to everyone- recognize before speaking Extend courtesy to everyone- recognize before speaking Observe the rule of the majority- keeps unpopular ideas from being adopted Observe the rule of the majority- keeps unpopular ideas from being adopted Ensure the rights of the minority- all sides can make motions, second motions, discuss and vote Ensure the rights of the minority- all sides can make motions, second motions, discuss and vote

Parliamentary Law Definition of Parliamentary Procedure- using well-defined rules from Roberts Rules of Order to conduct business using a formal, organized approach Definition of Parliamentary Procedure- using well-defined rules from Roberts Rules of Order to conduct business using a formal, organized approach Discussion or debate- requires a 2/3 majority vote to stop discussion Discussion or debate- requires a 2/3 majority vote to stop discussion Presiding officer should be fair and impartial- should leave the chairman’s station and relinquish chairman’s duties to discuss or present a point of view Presiding officer should be fair and impartial- should leave the chairman’s station and relinquish chairman’s duties to discuss or present a point of view

Most Used Parliamentary Abilities Main motion- to present a new idea or item of business Main motion- to present a new idea or item of business –Address presiding officer –Receive recognition to speak –State motion- “I move to…” or “ I move that…” –Another member seconds motion –Motion is discussed –Vote on motion –Chair announces result of vote

Most Used Parliamentary Abilities Adjourn- to close the meeting Adjourn- to close the meeting Refer to a committee- places the motion in a committee and motion should include: Refer to a committee- places the motion in a committee and motion should include: –Number on committee –How appointed –Powers and duties –When to report back

Most Used Parliamentary Abilities Point of order- used to correct a parliamentary mistake Point of order- used to correct a parliamentary mistake Division of the assembly or house- to get a counted vote Division of the assembly or house- to get a counted vote Amendment- to change a motion Amendment- to change a motion Previous question- to stop discussion, requires 2/3 majority vote Previous question- to stop discussion, requires 2/3 majority vote

Parts of a Speech Introduction- used to catch the attention of the audience, presented first in speech, usually relatively short Introduction- used to catch the attention of the audience, presented first in speech, usually relatively short Body- the longest and main part of a speech presented after introduction, contains the major points and information Body- the longest and main part of a speech presented after introduction, contains the major points and information Conclusion- last part of speech, restates major points, usually relatively short Conclusion- last part of speech, restates major points, usually relatively short

Career Opportunities in Animal Science Occupational Categories

Scientists, Engineers, and Related Specialists Animal scientist, biochemist, entomologist, food scientist, geneticist, microbiologist Animal scientist, biochemist, entomologist, food scientist, geneticist, microbiologist Agricultural engineer, environmental engineer, food engineer Agricultural engineer, environmental engineer, food engineer Nutritionist, veterinarian Nutritionist, veterinarian These workers do essential research and development that improves the competitive position of the US in world markets These workers do essential research and development that improves the competitive position of the US in world markets

Managers and Financial Specialists Business manager, food service manager, retail manager, wholesale manager Business manager, food service manager, retail manager, wholesale manager Economist, financial analyst, credit analyst Economist, financial analyst, credit analyst

Marketing, Merchandizing, and Sales Representatives Marketing manager, livestock buyer, market analyst Marketing manager, livestock buyer, market analyst Food broker, grain merchandiser Food broker, grain merchandiser Sales representative, technical service representative Sales representative, technical service representative About 1/3 of the projected openings for college graduates with degrees in agriculture are in this category About 1/3 of the projected openings for college graduates with degrees in agriculture are in this category

Education, Communication, and Information Specialists Agriculture education teacher, college faculty member, extension agent Agriculture education teacher, college faculty member, extension agent Public relations specialist, reporter, editor Public relations specialist, reporter, editor

Social Services Professionals Dietician, nutrition counselor Dietician, nutrition counselor Food inspector Food inspector

Agricultural Production Specialists Farmers, ranchers Farmers, ranchers Professional farm manager, feedlot manager Professional farm manager, feedlot manager

Three Steps in Choosing an Occupation

Self analysis Ability- capacity to perform Ability- capacity to perform Talent- natural aptitude to do a job Talent- natural aptitude to do a job Physical make-up- strength, stamina, health Physical make-up- strength, stamina, health

Self analysis Previous experience- work done in the past Previous experience- work done in the past Interests- things that hold one’s attention Interests- things that hold one’s attention Educational aspirations- how much education Educational aspirations- how much education

Self analysis Attitude and values- how a person sees him or herself Attitude and values- how a person sees him or herself Flexibility- willing to change Flexibility- willing to change Personality- how others see a person’s traits Personality- how others see a person’s traits

Studying an Occupation Nature of work- hours, location, conditions, skill, etc. Nature of work- hours, location, conditions, skill, etc. Educational requirements- amount, licenses, special training Educational requirements- amount, licenses, special training

Studying an Occupation Demand, pay, benefits, opportunity for promotion, job security Demand, pay, benefits, opportunity for promotion, job security The best way to learn more about an occupation is work experience The best way to learn more about an occupation is work experience

Making a Decision Match oneself with the best occupation for the person Match oneself with the best occupation for the person Have second choice Have second choice Leave opportunities to change plans in the future Leave opportunities to change plans in the future

Sources of Occupational Information Counselors and career development coordinators Counselors and career development coordinators Agriculture education teachers Agriculture education teachers Persons working in specific jobs Persons working in specific jobs

Sources of Occupational Information Dictionary of Occupational Titles Dictionary of Occupational Titles Books and pamphlets Books and pamphlets Internet sites Internet sites Work experiences Work experiences

Educational Requirements Scientists and engineers usually require masters or doctoral degrees Scientists and engineers usually require masters or doctoral degrees About 85% of the jobs in agricultural marketing, merchandising and sales representatives require a bachelors degree About 85% of the jobs in agricultural marketing, merchandising and sales representatives require a bachelors degree

Educational Requirements Most jobs that have “laborer, helper, aide, attendant, or worker” in the title require high school diplomas Most jobs that have “laborer, helper, aide, attendant, or worker” in the title require high school diplomas

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