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Following Your Arrow
Presenter: Taft Rice & Julie Amos, Oregon FFA
10:30 AM
FWCC Room 108
Do you want to learn about how to use your passions to succeed? If so, we will be learning how to use our passions as goals to help us be successful individuals. |
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Preparing students for "Real World" employment with HOLT!
Presenter: Rick Elmore, HOLT
10:30AM
FWCC Lone Star Stage
An overview of current trends in recruiting and hiring today's graduates from CTE programs. Several keys certifications and training pathways have demonstrated advancing candidates in the candidate pool. |
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What Fills Us?
Presenter: Mary Schrieber, National FFA Officer
10:30AM
FWCC Room 201A-C
How do our words and actions impact others? In this workshop, we’ll explore the concept of bucket filling as a simple yet powerful way to help others feel full. Together, we’ll learn how to fill each other’s buckets and create a supportive and uplifting environment for everyone. |
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Building Legacies in Cowtown
Presenter: Jayda Goodson, New Mexico FFA
10:30 AM
FWCC Room 203A-C
An interactive, high-energy workshop where students explore Fort Worth’s rich heritage, tackle teamwork challenges, and celebrate the power of creating their own legacy. |
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NAAE Teach Ag Lesson Plan-In-A-Box
Presenter: Cameron Dale, NAAE
10:30AM
FWCC Room 204A
The #TeachAg Lesson Plan-in-a-Box invites students to imagine themselves as newly hired ag teachers. By completing tasks in the areas of advocacy, limitless learning, humble leadership, and boundless classrooms, they earn keys just like a teacher gathers keys to their facilities.
*Intended for current teachers |
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"The Talk" (About Money) - A Young Adult's Guide to the ONE Decision That Changes Everything
Presenter: Dale Alexander
10:30AM
Omni - Texas Ballroom
If you are a young adult, how would you like to have a life where you never have to think about, stress about, or even care about money… for the rest of your life, and you could be shown it is one of the easiest decisions you will ever make. If it sounds too good to be true, it’s not and Dale Alexander will prove it.
“Getting money right is not hard…”, Dale says, “there’s just a lot trying to make it impossible. I will tell these youth the ONE DECISION, the most important ‘life’-decision they will ever make, and that one decision will change everything!” |
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SAE Monopoly
Presenter: Nikki Doll, North Dakota FFA
12:30PM
FWCC Room 201A-C
Ready to roll the dice on your SAE journey? In this interactive workshop, participants
will dive into SAE Monopoly—a dynamic twist on the classic board game designed to
help students explore and personalize Supervised Agricultural Experience opportunities. Walk away
with free resources and inspiration to bring back to your chapter. |
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How to Find & Get: Scholarships, Internships & Jobs
Presenter: McKenna Bush, Texas Farm Bureau
12:30PM
FWCC Lone Star Stage
Dive into an interactive workshop focusing on the following topic areas:
- Where to find scholarships
- How to ask for letters of recommendation
- Resume formatting for scholarships |
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Playing Your Own Game
Presenter: Gabby Howell, Florida FFA
12:30PM
FWCC 108
In this workshop, FFA members will create their own personal playbook using their core values and strengths, while also recognizing and resonating with the values and strengths of their peers. |
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Iron Sharpens Iron
Presenter: Joey Nowotny
12:30PM
FWCC Room 203A-C
Just as “Iron Sharpens Iron” one person sharpens another. Learn how we can build our leadership skills and relationships through mutual support and challenges. |
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The Great POA Challenge
Presenter: Ty MacDonald, National Officer Candidate
12:30 PM
FWCC 204 A
Get ready to think outside the box! In this interactive workshop, you’ll team up to solve real-world problems, tackle fun challenges with mystery items, and design creative activities for your chapter’s Program of Activities (POA). Walk away with fresh ideas, inspiration, and tips to help your chapter stand out!
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National FFA Affiliation
Presenter: Scott Stump, National FFA
12:30 PM
Omni - Texas Ballroom |
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Find Your Peak
Presenter: Windsor Leighty, Colorado FFA
2:00PM
FWCC Room 108
Just like mountains, leaders come in all different forms. Discover the different types of leadership through upbeat and interactive activities. Everyone will learn the importance of finding their own leadership style and learning others. When you exit the room you will leave knowing your peak leadership style. |
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Growing A Business and Advocating for Agriculture Through Social
Presenter: Tucker Brown
2:00PM
FWCC Lone Star Stage
In a world where your voice can reach thousands with the tap of a screen, it's more important than ever to use that voice with purpose. In this hands-on, high-energy workshop, Tucker Brown—a sixth-generation rancher and NCBA Beef Advocate of the Year—will walk Texas FFA members through the power of using social media to build a brand, grow a business, and tell agriculture’s story the right way. Tucker will share his own journey from the ranch to reaching millions online, and how social media became a game-changer not just for business, but for advocacy. Students will learn practical tips on creating content that connects, building an authentic audience, and being a positive, powerful voice for agriculture. Whether you're interested in starting a business, promoting your FFA chapter, or just want to stand up for the industry you love—this workshop will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to post with purpose. |
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Legends in the Making
Presenter: Presleigh Jennings, Past State Officer
2:00PM
FWCC Room 201A-C
This workshop helps students develop leadership skills through activities focused on communication, problem-solving, resilience, and inspiring others. Participants reflect on their personal strengths, practice clear communication through role-playing, and engage in group challenges to make decisions and solve problems collaboratively. They also learn how to overcome setbacks, build resilience, and lead by example. The workshop concludes with goal-setting, where each participant identifies a leadership goal to work on. |
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From Chaos to Control: Parliamentary Skills for Every Leader
Presenter: Chase Carroll - Ag Science & Tech Academy
2:00PM
FWCC Room 203A-C
An Interactive session designed to turn meeting mayhem into organized, productive discussions. Participants will learn the basic principles of parliamentary procedure, practice motions and debate, and discover how these skills build confident, capable leaders. Whether you’re running a chapter meeting or chairing a committee, this workshop makes parli pro practical, fun, and easy to use! |
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Charting Your Course
Ethan Parks, Georgia FFA
2:00 PM
FWCC Room 204A
In this workshop, I'll give the
three key areas that are essential
for leadership and success: growing your circle, finding your inspiration
or mentor, and knowing your goal. |
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Building your Legacy - How does our past define our future?
Chance Kanode, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
2:00 PM
FWCC Room 204B
Through interactive, hands-on activities, explore the legacies built by influential individuals and how their experiences shaped who they are. Using these examples for inspiration, you’ll develop skills and reflect on the impact you want to make — and begin building the legacy you hope to leave behind.
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Standing Out from the Herd: Building Your Personal Brand
Presenter: Tyler Schuster, Texas Tech
2:00PM
Omni - Texas Ballroom
This workshop is designed to help students understand the power of personal branding and
networking to shape their future. By developing a clear personal brand, students will gain confidence in their leadership, career aspirations, and professional interactions. Through a personal branding exercise students will define their strengths, build effective networking skills, and learn how to build a positive reputation both online and in person.
The session will emphasize:
-The importance of personal branding in leadership, scholarships, and career
opportunities.
-How to create a personal brand statement that aligns with their passions and goals.
-Strategies for using social media professionally.
-Hands-on personal branding worksheet to identify and define their brand. |
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