What is an SAE?

There are five different types of SAE's. 

Placement/Internship: In a placement SAE, you perform tasks determined by your employer which are necessary for the operation of the business. The internship SAE takes the placement SAE up a notch. Internships provide a more targeted experience that focuses on meeting your specific training goals.

Ownership/Entrepreneurship: In an ownership SAE, you create, own and operate a business which provides goods and/or services to the marketplace. You can transition your ownership SAE to an entrepreneurship SAE when you identify and account for, either financially or non-financially, all resources used in the business.

Research--Experimental, Analysis or Invention: In a research SAE, you will investigate materials, processes and information to establish new knowledge or the validation of previous research.

School-Based Enterprise: School-Based Enterprise SAEs are student-led business enterprises that provide goods or services.

Service Learning SAE: A service learning SAE is where you, or you and a small team plan, conduct and evaluate a project designed to provide a service to the school, public entities, or the community. The project must provide benefit to an organization, group or individuals other than your FFA Chapter.