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- Title
The Impact of Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Participation on Workplace Skills.
- Authors
Svacina, Leslie Shuler; Barkley, Andrew
- Abstract
This research investigates the impact of student involvement in the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) on workplace skills, by quantifying formerAFA participants' self-reported workplace skill sets, as defined by agribusiness employers. The analysis is based on survey results from former AFA participants. The conceptual model examined the relationship between AFA, college, and the skills desired by agribusiness employers. The skills measured include interpersonal communication skills, critical thinking skills, writing skills, knowledge of general business practices, quantitative analysis skills, cultural/ gender awareness, and oral presentation skills. Former participants attributed AFA as helping them develop workplace skills. As AFA involvement increased, individuals agreed more that AFA contributed to their workplace skill competencies.
- Subjects
JOB skills; COLLEGE students; AGRICULTURAL industries; INTERPERSONAL communication; CRITICAL thinking ability testing; WRITING ability testing; CULTURAL awareness; CAREER development; LEADERSHIP
- Publication
NACTA Journal, 2010, Vol 54, Issue 4, p49
- ISSN
0149-4910
- Publication type
Article