Career Development Events (CDEs) and Leadership Development Events (LDEs) are competitive opportunities that allow FFA members to apply what they’ve learned in agriculture classes to real-world scenarios. CDEs focus on technical and career-specific skills like forestry, veterinary science, and agriscience research, while LDEs develop public speaking, leadership, and communication skills through events like Creed Speaking and Parliamentary Procedure.

Participation in these events helps students build confidence, gain hands-on experience, and stand out for scholarships and career readiness. They are also a critical component of earning higher-level FFA honors, including the prestigious Georgia FFA State Degree, which requires students to demonstrate active involvement beyond the chapter level.

Whether students are exploring careers or building leadership skills, CDEs and LDEs are a key part of the FFA journey!