CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS (CDE'S)

Twenty-four CDEs and one activity cover job skills in everything from communications to mechanics. Some events allow students to compete as individuals, while others allow them to compete in teams.

The video below will help explain what CDE'S are and their relevance to FFA, Agriculture Education and Student Success

CDE Video

National FFA CDE Website

For students who ask their teachers “When will I ever use this in the real world?” Career Development Events (CDEs) are the answer.

FFA has worked to create CDEs that demonstrate the meaningful connections between classroom instruction and real-life scenarios.

CDEs build on what is learned in agricultural classes and the FFA. The events are designed to help prepare students for careers in agriculture. Classroom instruction comes alive as students demonstrate their skills in a competitive setting.

Here are the CDE's offered by FFA.