What are Career and Leadership Development Events?
Through Career and Leadership Development Events, participating FFA members in grades 7 to 12 are challenged to develop critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills, foster teamwork and promote communication while recognizing the value of ethical competition and individual achievement. CDE and LDE events occur at the local, state and national levels.
2025 Career and Leadership Development Events
Congratulations to the competitors preparing for the 2025 Career and Leadership Development Events. Start your preparation with a review of the handbook for your event and check the 2025 CDE/LDE Planning Guide for special details or notes. We encourage you to subscribe for email notifications of updates such as new schedules and resources. Adding “ffa@e.ffa.org” to your safe senders list will ensure our emails land in your inbox.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Declaration/Certification Open — March
- Tentative Schedules Released – Late May
- Declaration (for State Staff) Deadline – Closes July 1
- Finals Hall, Awards Program and Main Stage Schedules Release – Mid-July
- Event Orientation Packets Posted to FFA.org – Early August
- Team Certification and Uploads Due Online Drop/Add Process Begins – Sept. 2
- Employment Skills Virtual Components – Mid-September
- 98th National FFA Convention & Expo – Oct. 29-Nov. 1
Questions?
- Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- Superintendent Contact List
- Contact cde@ffa.org
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