Leadership for Career Development

1. Leadership for Career Development

2. Opportunities • 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

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

4. Opportunities • 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

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

6. 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 • Strategies- know the ways to accomplish the mission

7. Ceremonies and Traditions • 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

8. Main objectives of Parliamentary Law • Focus on one item at a time- helps prevent confusion • Extend courtesy to everyone- recognize before speaking • 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

9. Parliamentary Law • 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 • 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

10. Most Used Parliamentary Abilities • 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

11. Most Used Parliamentary Abilities • Adjourn- to close the meeting • 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

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

13. Parts of a Speech • 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 • Conclusion- last part of speech, restates major points, usually relatively short

14. Career Opportunities in Animal Science Occupational Categories

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

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

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

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

19. Social Services Professionals • Dietician, nutrition counselor • Food inspector

20. Agricultural Production Specialists • Farmers, ranchers • Professional farm manager, feedlot manager

21. Three Steps in Choosing an Occupation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

33. Educational Requirements • 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

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

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