Badger High School recently recognized students for earning 13 certifications this academic year. Through the certification program, the students have shown mastery of the knowledge needed for entrance into their respective career field of interest in various Career and Technical Education subject areas. This promotes a successful transition to postsecondary education and/or the workforce.
Developed and issued by industry-leading companies and organizations such as Elanco and Southwest Airlines, and tested for on the iCEV platform, the certifications enhance student résumés and help them stand out to prospective colleges and employers. The certifications reflect the needs of real-world career expectations, boost employability and allow employers to identify and connect with qualified applicants. To earn the certification, each student passed a rigorous exam based on weighted industry-valued and industry-accepted standards.
Certification earners include the following students: Amie Marak, Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification; Jazzmin Blair, Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification; Jessica Hernandez, Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification; Karen Vega, Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification; Savannah Siegler, Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification; Tyler Hansen, Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification; Zoe Bird, Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification; Amie Marak, Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification; Carly Jacquart, Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification; Jazzmin Blair, Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification; Karen Vega, Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification; Savannah Siegler, National Collegiate Livestock Coaches’ Association Principles of Livestock Selection and Evaluation Certification; and Zoe Bird, National Collegiate Livestock Coaches’ Association Principles of Livestock Selection and Evaluation Certification.
“Our goal in offering certification testing on the iCEV platform was to provide students with validation of the specialized skills they have developed and knowledge-base they’ve built,” iCEV President Dusty Moore said. “The certifications are meant to have an immediate positive impact on students as they plan for their future after high school, whether that is attending college or joining the workforce. On behalf of CEV Multimedia and our industry partners, we congratulate all students at Badger High School for this tremendous accomplishment and wish them the best as they pursue their career goals.”
For more information visit icevonline.com/certifications.
