EdCircuit Staff 
iCEV, a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions, and the National Horse Judging Team Coaches’ Association (NHJTCA) partnered to provide the NHJTCA Equine Management & Evaluation Certification exam at the National Horse Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) during the 97th National FFA Convention.
“Through our partnership with NHJTCA and FFA, iCEV is proud to provide industry certification exams to more students. Even if students didn’t perform as well as they hoped in the contest, they could still walk away with an industry-recognized certification, making them more prepared for the workforce,” said Clayton Franklin, Chief Product Officer of iCEV. “For those who didn’t pass the certification, participating in the contest during the National FFA Convention provided valuable insights into equine science and the opportunity to pursue certification in the future.”
Students who participated in the CDE evaluated and ranked horses based on breed characteristics, conformation, and performance, defended their decisions through presentations to a panel of judges, and took the certification exam through iCEV’s Testing Platform. This comprehensive approach, combining hands-on evaluation, oral presentations, and certification exams, provided a well-rounded assessment of each student’s skills and knowledge, ultimately contributing to their overall ranking in the competition.
According to the American Horse Council Foundation, the equine industry has a $122 billion economic impact nationally, and jobs range from working with horses for recreation, show, racing and labor. This results in a total employment impact of 1.7 million jobs. Following this contest, there are now 67 more students prepared to secure internships and work experiences in the equine industry.
To learn more about iCEV and its commitment to CTE, visit www.icevonline.com.
About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,027,200 student members as part of 9,235 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.
About NHJTCA
Comprised of coaches from across the country, the National Horse Judging Team Coaches’ Association (NHJTCA) serves as an official voice for horse judging team leaders who set industry standards for equine evaluation and selection.
NHJTCA is dedicated to promoting, encouraging and aiding the training of coaches and evaluation teams to strengthen employment skills of the students participating in horse judging contests nationally. By providing and enhancing communication and networking among coaches, NHJTCA encourages consistency among the equine evaluation industry.
About iCEV
Since 1984, iCEV has specialized in providing quality CTE curriculum and educational resources. iCEV is the most comprehensive online resource for CTE educators and students, offering curriculum for several major subject areas, including agricultural science, trade & industrial education, business & marketing, career exploration, family & consumer science, health science, law enforcement and STEM education. iCEV also acts as a certification testing platform for industry certifications. Recognized companies and organizations utilize iCEV as the testing platform for their certifications. Additionally, iCEV offers Eduthings, a CTE data management platform that simplifies reporting for industry certifications, work-based learning, career and technical student organizations (CTSO) participation, and more. For more information, visit www.icevonline.com.
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