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Title: Exploring Work Expectations of National FFA Alumni Belonging to Generation Z
Language: English
Authors: Oluwatosin Benjamin Fakunle (ORCID 0009-0009-4176-4115), B. Allen Talbert (ORCID 0000-0003-1570-8266)
Source: Journal of Agricultural Education. 2025 66(4).
Availability: American Association for Agricultural Education. P.O. Box 7607, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, Raleigh, NC 27695. Web site: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/index
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Agricultural Occupations, Occupational Aspiration, Organizations (Groups), Young Adults, High School Graduates, Demography, Fringe Benefits, Employment, Personnel Policy, Expectation, Work Environment, Employment Opportunities, Competitive Selection, Recruitment
DOI: 10.5032/jae.v66i4.3203
ISSN: 1042-0541
2162-5212
Abstract: With the accelerating pace of the Silent Generation and Baby Boomer retirements from the workforce, agricultural companies need to understand how to recruit and retain the next generation of workers. The generation currently entering the workforce has been labeled Generation Z. The purpose of this study was to explore the career expectations among National FFA members belonging to Generation Z and describe the relationship between the respondents' demographics and the factors associated with employer attractiveness. The population for this study were past FFA members between the ages of 18 and 25 who were a part of one of three groups: American FFA Degree recipients, FFA Alumni and Supporters, or Forever Blue Network. Data were collected in the spring of 2023. Conclusions include agricultural employers must incorporate the five workplace attractiveness values (social, development, economic, interest, application) into their organizational culture, policies, and practices; Generation Z employees who are unwilling to move for the job are less likely to be willing to meet company expectations beyond a typical work week. Agricultural employers can use this study to tailor their recruitment strategies, work expectations, and support mechanisms for Generation Z employees. Agriculture teachers can use this study in their preparation of School-Based Agricultural Education students for agricultural careers. This can help ensure the agricultural industry's growth and relevance by aligning education, career pathways, and employer engagement with the preferences of Generation Z.
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