February 2005

Local Students Display Wiring Skills

Jonathan Banks of the Loganville FFA chapter works diligently to install a practical wiring circuit during part of the Electrification CDE.

Several local FFA members recently participated in the Sub-Region FFA Electrification Career Development Event (CDE) held at Walton EMC.   The educational event gives students the chance to put classroom learning to practical use.

The CDE is co-sponsored by Walton and Snapping Shoals EMCs.   Students from both cooperatives' service areas participated, including six from Walton County.

The students are given a wiring circuit to install, which includes choosing the correct materials and wire. In other parts of the event, students tackle problem-solving exercises and make a presentation on completing a specific electrical wiring task.

Each student's work is evaluated and scored. Both individuals and chapters are recognized for outstanding achievement.

Georgia's EMCs cooperate with the Georgia Department of Education to sponsor FFA Electrification CDEs across the state.

Walton EMC's Dan Guy congratulates (l to r) Monroe Area FFA's Xavier Cotto (first place individual), Teion McKnight and Advisor Dale Carpentier along with Loganville FFA's Andrew Caruana (third place individual), Jonathan Banks and Advisor Heather Clautice for their success in the recent Electrification Career Development Event.   Monroe Area also received the first place chapter award.

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