Vocational Agriculture
Students at Leon ISD Earn Industry Certifications
Students take important step in pursuing career goals by completing industry-recognized certifications
Jewett, Texas (5/14/18)- The Leon Ag Department is pleased to recognize 49 students who earned industry certifications this academic year. Through the intensive certification program, these students have gained essential career skills in various Career and Technical Education (CTE) subject areas that will promote a successful transition to postsecondary education and the workforce.
Students with these certifications have received the necessary background and knowledge in their respective fields of interest that will lead them to a valuable and meaningful career. To earn the certification, each student completed the required coursework and passed a rigorous final exam.
Endorsed by industry experts such as Bayer CropScience, Express Employment Professionals and Southwest Airlines, and powered by iCEV, the certifications enhance student résumés and help them stand out to prospective colleges and employers. The certifications reflect current industry standards in order to ensure students are career-ready.
“Our goal in collaborating with industry partners to build certifications was to provide students with a meaningful, valuable validation of the skills they have developed through their course work, ” said Dusty Moore, President, iCEV. “The certifications are meant to have an immediate positive impact on students as they plan for their future after high school, whether that is attending college or joining the workforce. On behalf of CEV Multimedia and our industry partners, we congratulate all students at Leon ISD for this tremendous accomplishment. ”
The certification recipients include:
Justin Massey - Benz School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design Certification
Maci Bumpurs - Benz School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design Certification
Kaydee Honeycutt - Benz School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design Certification
Seth Cunningham - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Charlcee Spence - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Sunnee Hulsey - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Shelby Harper - Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Chloe Neyland - Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Louren Watson - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Camyrn Davidson - Benz School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design Certification
Kaitlyn Norrell - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Chloe Neyland - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
River Lee - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Kaydee Honeycutt - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Seth Cunningham - Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Charlcee Spence - Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Shelby Harper - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Alisha Stone - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Calaghan Sherrod - Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Keaton Caveness - Benz School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design Certification
Makayla Cunningham - Benz School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design Certification
Alex Chhoy - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Raelyn Theiss - NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
Adriana Juarez - NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
Allee Pervis - NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
Kolby Edmiston - Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Jennifer Moran - Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Rosemary Rivera - Bayer CropScience Plant Science Certification
Adam Wax - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Louis Williams - Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Tobi Dingler - Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Taylor LeMoine - NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
Maddie Thomas - NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
Lori Pervis - NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
Kaydee Honeycutt - NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
River Lee - Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Louren Watson - Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Thomas Martin - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Tavo Rodriguez - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Sarah Rains - NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
Colton Williams - Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Kaitlyn Norrell - Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Avery Padgett - Bayer CropScience Plant Science Certification
Caden Cox - Bayer CropScience Plant Science Certification
Wyatt Robertson - NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
Jenna Davis - NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
Lauren Kallus - Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Alisha Stone - Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Clayton Schaeffer - NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification