Lane Coberly of the Chapman FFA Chapter earned earned first place in the Job Interview Career Development Event (CDE) during the 86th annual Kansas FFA State Convention Second Session, May 28, on Kansas State University’s campus.

Coberly took home the top honor in the CDE, which challenges members to prepare a detailed resume and professional application and to participate in mock interviews. With his win, he is eligible to compete in the National Job Interview CDE at the National FFA Convention in fall 2015.

Receiving second place in the job interview CDE was Kyler Langvardt also from the Chapman  FFA chapter. Morgan Gantz, Lawrence Free State FFA, received third place; Anna Johnson, Royal Valley FFA, placed fourth; Audrey Desrosiers, Clay Center FFA, placed fifth and John Garrett, Washburn Rural FFA chapter, placed sixth.

The Job Interview CDE was sponsored by the Landoll Corporation.

Photos are available upon request.

The Kansas FFA Association is a statewide organization of 8,850 agricultural education students in 176 chapters in every corner of Kansas. It is part of the National FFA Organization, a national youth organization of 610,240 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture with 7,665 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Our 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. Visit www.ksffa.org for more information.