What is the purpose for completing an SAE program?

Some important purposes and benefits of SAE programs include:
•1. Assisting in making career and educational decisions.
•2. Providing an opportunity for students to explore various agricultural subjects.
•3. Developing self-confidence.
•4. Providing educational and agricultural experiences in a specialized area of agriculture.
•5. Giving practical meaning to courses studied in school.
•6. Providing an opportunity to earn money while learning.
•7. Developing employability and thinking skills.
•8. Creating an opportunity to earn money after graduation.
•9. Applying record keeping skills.
•10. Promoting recognition for individual achievement.
•11. Promoting money management skills.
•12. Helping to teach good work ethics.
•13. Helping to develop the ability to assume responsibility.
•14. Assisting in making the transition from school to work.
•15. Providing an opportunity to become established in an agricultural business/career.