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COMPETITIVE
EVENTS MANUAL
2019-2020
Alabama State Department of Education
Office of Career and Technical Education/Workforce Development
Post Office Box 302101
50 North Ripley Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2101
(334) 694-4752
(334) 694-4954 (facsimile)
mnichols@alsde.edu
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Instructions ❖ Tips for Success ❖ Participant Policies
DISTRICT CDC EVENTS
CDC Theme (required) ........................................................................ District Only
Employability Skills................................................................................. District only
Math Skills ............................................................................................ District only
Creative Problem-Solving ........................................................................ District only
Decision Making ..................................................................................... District only
Communication Triathlon ........................................................................ District only
Students for Service (required) ........................................................... District only
Employment Interview (required) ............................ District, Top 4 advance to State
Public Speaking .......................................................... District, Top 4 advance to State
JAG Bowl ................................................................... District, Top 4 advance to State
STATE CDC EVENTS
State CDC Program Cover ......................................................................... State only
Outstanding Chapter Yearbook (required) ............................................. State only
Outstanding Chapter Exhibit (required) ................................................. State only
Essay (required) ................................................................................... State only
Chairman’s Recognition Award (required) ............................................. State only
Power Point Presentation ........................................................................... State only
APPENDICES
A. Eligible Chapter Names, Locations and Advisors F. Four Goals of the Alabama Career Association
B. Career Association District Lines G. Alabama Career Association JAG Bowl Question Bank
C. 2018-2019 JAG Theme (TBA) H. Simulated Job Position Opening
D. District CDC Due Dates I. Employment Interview Questions
E. State CDC Due Dates J. Media Release
GENERAL INFORMATION Alabama State Department of Education, Eric G. Mackey, State Superintendent of Education The Alabama State Board of Education and the Alabama State Department of Education do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, religion, national origin, or age in their programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person is responsible for handling inquiries regarding the non- discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Alabama State Department of Education, P.O. Box 302101, Montgomery, AL 36130-2101, telephone (334) 694-4717.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Competitors must be active members in the Alabama Career Association (ACA) and must be
freshman (9th grade), sophomores (10th grade), juniors (11th grade) or seniors (12th grade).
2. Competitors, including Chapters and Chapter representatives, must abide by the guidelines
and timelines for each event or be penalized or disqualified according to judge’s rating
sheet.
3. Competitors must report to the competitive event site at the time specified or be
disqualified. Generally, competitors will wait in the appropriate “holding area” while waiting
to compete, unless they are attending a workshop or instructed otherwise.
4. When events have time limits, the event will be stopped at the end of the time limit.
Competitors may suffer point reductions as a result of not completing the elements listed
on the event rating sheet. No additional penalties will be assessed.
5. All competitors and/or chapter event representatives will attend an event orientation at the
time and place specified in the conference agenda.
6. Competitors must report to the competitive event site at the time specified. At the
discretion of the event director, late competitors may be disqualified or may be assessed 10
penalty points from their final score.
7. For some events, competitors will wait in the specified holding area until they are called to
report to the competitive event site.
8. When not in competition, competitors will participate in one or more of the scheduled
workshops.
9. Substitutions for competitive events are allowed only at the discretion of the JAG State Staff
and for good cause.
10. Participants shall wear appropriate business attire--no jeans, shorts or tennis shoes.
Competition facilitators may deduct 5 points from the total score for inappropriate attire.
11. Competitors must leave the competition area after their presentation and go on to the next
scheduled activity, i.e., holding area for the next event or workshop.
12. When events involve written tests, the competition facilitator will determine if competitors
who finish early may turn in their test and leave the event site.
13. Competitors must bring their own #2 pencil to tests, and their own pencil/pen to written
events.
14. Unless otherwise noted in the guidelines, team/competitor appointment times and numbers
will be randomly assigned.
15. Students may only participate in one competitive “on-site” event at District or State.
16. The decision of the judges is final.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
During competitive events, the following errors can be eliminated by proper preparation:
1. Tardiness. Late participants will be disqualified unless tardiness is approved by State staff
(Ensure that competitors know which conference room they are to assemble or where the
assigned holding area is located.)
2. Unprepared for events.
3. Unaware of what the competitive event involves.
4. Failure of Chapter Specialist to allow students to review judges’ rating sheets prior to
competing.
5. Employment Event competitors need to simulate a job interview and not spend time
during the event discussing items (school, etc.) that are not related to the job.
6. All participants shall be dressed in business attire.
7. No gum chewing! No smoking! No loud talking! No use of cell phones!
8. Do not use liquid paper or handwritten corrections on resumes or applications.
9. Competitors should maintain positive eye contact with judges.
10. Make sure presentations for the Public Speaking Event are related to the theme and
organization.
11. Chapter yearbooks need to reflect activities and events depicting the Chapter’s Program
of Work. Pictures should have captions to explain the activity or event and should be
placed under the correct section.
12. Public speakers and presenters should refrain from using slang and street language. They
should be coached that this is a business-training event.JAG CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
PARTICIPANT POLICIES
Participants are responsible for reading and abiding by every item on this sheet.
The Career Development Conference (CDC) is a very dignified, conservative event.
Participants should avoid flashy clothes and refrain from using loud voices. Career
Association members’ attire will be neat and modest with no skintight attire, no rips/tears,
no cleavage or revealing slits.
❖ DRESS:
o Gentlemen are required to wear a collared shirt or shirt and tie, fitted slacks, belt,
and shoes; no chains or earrings; no sunglasses.
o Ladies should wear nice slacks or skirt and top or dress; no large or noisy jewelry
(bracelets) or sunglasses.
o No jeans, shorts, t-shirts, or tennis shoes.
❖ BEHAVIOR:
o You are representing your local JAG program. Keep voices soft and be attentive.
No horseplay or actions that call attention to yourself.
o This is a pleasant activity, not a party. Participation in CDC is a privilege extended
only to those who agree to meet standards regarding attitude, conduct and dress.
If you do not plan to meet your JAG Specialist’s expectations with respect to dress
or behavior, DO NOT get on the bus!
❖ LUNCH:
o Meals are included in CDC registration. Use good table manners and keep voices
soft. Enjoy polite conversation at your table. Do not talk about others in your
group or students from other JAG programs.
❖ DECORUM – CONDUCT
o Do not talk unless it is appropriate for you to do so. Do not whisper or talk among
yourselves except when there is a break.
o Pay attention to speakers and the competitions as they are proceeding.
o Keep your remarks positive. Remember, competitors are nervous and need your
encouragement, not your criticism. If a competitor has difficulty, remain stoic and
be kind. Do not laugh or fidget.DISTRICT CDC EVENTS CDC Theme (required) ............................................ District only Employability Skills ..................................................... District only Math Skills ................................................................ District only Creative Problem-Solving ............................................ District only Decision Making ......................................................... District only Communication Triathlon ............................................. District only Students for Service (required) ............................... District only Employment Interview (required) District, Top 4 advance to State Public Speaking ............................... District, Top 4 advance to State JAG Bowl........................................ District, Top 4 advance to State
CDC THEME
REQUIRED - DISTRICT ONLY
Each Career Association will submit one THEME idea to be used in competitive
events at both District and State Career Development Conferences for the
DESCRIPTION: current school year.
Idea must be TEXT (words) only—no graphics, artwork or interpretation
should be submitted.
To encourage chapter members to demonstrate their imaginative abilities and
PURPOSE: higher order thinking skills by creating a theme which promotes JOBS FOR
ALABAMA’S GRADUATES for the current school year.
All chapters are REQUIRED to compete.
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRIES:
Submissions limited to one entry per chapter.
COMPETENCIES: C.18, D.22, D.23, E.26, E.29, E.30, F.34, F.35, G.41
OBSERVERS: Not applicable
COMPETITION RULES: 1. The THEME idea must be generated by chapter members.
2. The THEME (words only) must be received electronically in the
State JAG Office no later than September 27, 2019.
E-mail theme as an attachment to mnichols@alsde.edu using entry
sheet provided and 2020 CDC THEME as the subject line.
3. The THEME should offer a variety of ways for chapters to express,
develop, portray, and employ the theme in competitive events including
Essay, Speech, PowerPoint, Chapter Yearbook and Chapter Exhibit.
4. NO graphics, artwork or other visual interpretation (font, color,
etc.) should be submitted—only words!
5. The THEME should attract the attention of high school students and
promote the value and purpose of JAG.
6. Entries will be rated based on the criteria contained in the judges’ rating
sheet.CDC THEME
ENTRY SHEET & JUDGES’ RATING SHEET
SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY TO MNICHOLS@ALSDE.EDU
SUBJECT LINE MUST READ: 2020 CDC THEME
PROPOSED
THEME
SCHOOL
Point Analysis: Excellent = 20 – 18 Fair = 12 – 7
Good = 17 – 13 Poor = 6 – 0
Pre-Judging Qualification:
1. Has the chapter complied with competition rule #2: YES _______
The THEME (words only) must be received electronically in the State JAG
Office no later than September 27, 2019. E-mail theme to
mnichols@alsde.edu as an attachment using entry sheet provided and
NO ________
2020 CDC THEME as the subject line.
POINTS POINTS
CATEGORY
POSSIBLE ACHIEVED
Originality 0-20
I. ▪ Distinctive qualities; although idea may not be entirely
original, credit awarded for new approach.
Potential Interpretation
▪ Theme offers a variety of ways for chapters to express, 0-20
develop, portray, and employ the theme in competitive events
II. including Essay, Speech, PowerPoint, Chapter Yearbook and
Chapter Exhibit.
▪ Only words submitted--NO graphics, artwork or other visual 0-20
interpretation (font, color, etc.).
Selling Power 0-20
▪ Theme attracts the attention of high school students.
III.
▪ Theme promotes the value and purpose of Jobs for Alabama’s
Graduates and the Alabama Career Association. 0-20
TOTAL POINTS 100EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
OPTIONAL - DISTRICT ONLY
Competitors will (1) take a written multiple-choice employment test that
measures the student’s ability to respond appropriately in job-related
DESCRIPTION: situations and to correctly identify key concepts in employability skills and
basic math and (2) complete an application for employment.
To enable students to demonstrate their ability to make work-related
PURPOSE:
decisions and to help students prepare for the world of work.
This event is optional. Each chapter of the Alabama Career Association
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRIES: may enter ONE competitor in this District ONLY event. Awards will be made to
the top four competitors.
A.1, A.3, B.12, C.14, C.15, C.16, C.18, C.20, D.22, D.25, E.29, F.31, F.33,
COMPETENCIES:
F.34, F.35
OBSERVERS: Observers are not allowed.
Instructions/test distribution 5 minutes
COMPETITIVE EVENT Testing time (Application + Employment Test) 90 minutes
TIME: Scoring time for judge 30 minutes
Total Time 125 minutes
1. Competitors must enter this event on the conference registration form as
COMPETITION RULES:
per the established deadline.
2. Competitors will report to the event room as directed. All competitors
will test at the same time, in the same room.
3. Competitors will have 90 minutes to complete the Employment Test and
the Employment Application. Items may be T/F, multiple choice or short
answer.
4. Time remaining will be announced at 5 minutes and at 1 minute. When
time expires, all competitors will put their pens down and tests will be
collected.
5. The event facilitator will provide an orientation and will answer any
questions. Once testing begins, the event facilitator cannot answer any
questions related to the event.
6. No student will be admitted after the test starts, nor will anyone be
allowed to leave and re-enter the room until the testing time is
completed. The event facilitator will remain in the testing room for the
duration of the test period.
7. Competitors will not be permitted to use any type of dictionary,
thesaurus or cell phone.
8. Competitors may bring a personal data sheet or resume that includes
important dates and details (references, employment history, etc). Such
information can be true or may be fabricated for the purpose of
completing the application.
9. Competitors must bring two blue pens. Scratch paper will be
provided.
10. In the event of a tie, competitors’ short answer responses to a question
on the application will be used to break the tie.Rating Sheet
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Competitor: ____________________________________________
School: ________________________________________________
Point Analysis: Excellent = 10 – 9 Fair = 5 – 3
Good = 8 – 6 Poor = 2 – 0
POINTS POINTS
CATEGORY
POSSIBLE ACHIEVED
I. Employability Skills Test. 62
Application.
10
(a) Neatness
10
II. (b) Spelling
10
(c) Completeness
10
(d) Followed directions
TOTAL POINTS 102
→ Competitors will have 90 minutes to complete an employability test and an employment
application.
→ Items may be T/F, multiple choice or short answer.
→ Answers must be printed legibly on this answer sheet.
→ Time remaining will be announced at 5 minutes and 1 minute.
→ When time expires, all competitors will put pens down and tests will be collected.
→ Competitors will be permitted to use a basic calculator (without scientific or graphic
functions). Calculators will NOT be provided. Participants must bring their own.
→ Competitors must bring two blue pens. Scratch paper will be provided.MATH SKILLS
OPTIONAL - DISTRICT ONLY
The competitor will take a test to demonstrate skills in practical math and
DESCRIPTION: basic problem solving.
To evaluate students’ problem-solving skills by enabling students to
PURPOSE: demonstrate competency in solving practical consumer math problems and to
prepare students for the competencies needed in the world of work.
This event is optional. Each chapter of the Alabama Career Association
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRIES: may enter ONE competitor in this DISTRICT ONLY event. Awards will be
made to the top four competitors.
COMPETENCIES: C.14, C.18, C.19, D.22, D.25, E.29
OBSERVERS: Observers are not allowed.
Instructions/test distribution 5 minutes
COMPETITIVE EVENT Testing time 90 minutes
TIME: Scoring time for judge 30 minutes
Total Time 125 minutes
COMPETITION RULES: 1. Competitors must enter this event on the conference registration form as
per the established deadline.
2. Competitors will report to the event room as directed. All competitors will
test at the same time, in the same room.
3. Competitors will have 90 minutes to complete a math skills test. Items
may be T/F, multiple choice or short answer. Competitors will not be
required to show their work. Time remaining will be announced at 5
minutes and 1 minute. When time expires, all competitors will put pencils
down and tests will be collected.
4. The event facilitator will provide an orientation and will answer any
questions. Once testing begins, the event facilitator cannot answer any
questions related to the event.
5. No student will be admitted after the test starts, nor will anyone be
allowed to leave and re-enter the room until the testing time is
completed. The event facilitator will remain in the testing room for the
duration of the test period.
6. Competitors will be permitted to use a basic calculator.
7. Competitors must bring two pencils with erasers. Scratch paper will
be provided.
8. In the event of a tie, only questions with an * will be graded in order to
break the tie. In the event that a tie cannot be broken with the *
questions, an “overtime” test consisting of 5 questions will be
administered in a 5-minute time period.Rating Sheet
MATH SKILLS
Competitor: _______________________________________________
School: __________________________________________________
→ Competitors will have 90 minutes to complete a math skills test.
→ Competitors will not be required to show their work.
→ Answers must be printed legibly on the answer sheet.
→ Competitors will be permitted to use a basic calculator.CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
OPTIONAL - DISTRICT ONLY
This event involves a team of 3-4 members who are given a hypothetical
problem related to a school or community issue. Teams will have 30 minutes
DESCRIPTION: to analyze the problem. Selected resource materials to the problem will be
provided, if applicable. At the end of the preparation time, teams will have
10 minutes to present their solution to a panel of judges.
To encourage students to work as a team to apply their problem solving
(decision-making) skills in creating a solution to a hypothetical problem. This
PURPOSE:
event will build confidence in dealing with decision-making principles and
working in teams and will strengthen students’ communication skills.
One four (4) member team from each of the Alabama Career Association
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRIES: Chapters will be eligible to enter this optional competition. Awards will be
presented to the top four teams.
C.14, C.17, C.18, C.19, D.22, D.24, E.26, E.27, E.28, E.29, F.32, F.33, F.34,
COMPETENCIES:
F.37
OBSERVERS: Observers are not allowed in the preparation or competition room.
Preparation/situation time 30 minutes
Competition time 10 minutes
COMPETITIVE EVENT
Judges’ questions to team 5 minutes
TIME:
Scoring time for judges 5 minutes
Total time 50 minutes
COMPETITION RULES: 1. The team/competitors must enter this event on the conference
registration form as per the established deadline.
2. Each team will be asked to solve the same problem.
3. In the event of a tie, the area on the rating sheet with the highest point
value will be used to break the tie.
4. Team numbers and order of competition will be pre-assigned on a
random basis.
5. Competitors will be provided with index cards and pens for making notes
and for use during their oral presentation. No other printed materials
may be brought into the presentation room. Notes may not be taken to
the holding area where the team waits to present their presentation.
6. At the conclusion of the 30-minute preparation time, teams will be
escorted to the room for their oral presentation. Teams may take the
index cards they prepared during the preparation time and use them
during the oral presentation.
7. Teams will be allowed a maximum of 10 minutes for their oral
presentation of a solution to the problem. Time will be called with 5
minutes and 1-minute remaining. Following the oral presentation, the
judges will have a maximum of 5 minutes to ask questions related to the
problem and the team’s solution.Rating Sheet
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
School: ___________________________________________________
Competitor Names: ________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
Point Analysis: Excellent = 10 – 9 Fair = 5 – 3
Good = 8 – 6 Poor = 2 – 0
POINTS POINTS
CATEGORY
POSSIBLE ACHIEVED
I. Understanding of the problem or issue. 0-10
II. Solution was clear and logical. 0-20
III. Solution was financially sound and workable. 0-10
IV. Solution showed good use of research/expert data. 0-10
An imaginative and innovative approach was used to solve the
V. 0-10
problem.
VI. Evidence of teamwork in reaching a solution. 0-10
VII. Organization, delivery and quality of oral presentation. 0-10
VIII. Quality of answers to judges’ questions. 0-10
IX. Total group involvement and presentation of solution. 0-10
TOTAL POINTS 100DECISION-MAKING
OPTIONAL - DISTRICT ONLY
The student will demonstrate application of decision-making principles by
DESCRIPTION: making and justifying decisions on situations related to employment, peer
group, school, etc.
To enable students to: (1) arrive at a decision using decision-making
principles, (2) build confidence in dealing with problems, (3) consider the
PURPOSE:
position and point of view of other individuals, and (4) strengthen his/her
communication skills.
Only ONE member from each ACA Chapter is eligible to compete in this
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRIES:
optional event. The top four competitors will receive awards.
C.14, C.15, C. 16, C.17, C.18, C.19, D. 21, D.24, E.28, E.29, F.32, F.33,
COMPETENCIES:
F.34, F. 35, F.36
OBSERVERS: Observers are not allowed in the preparation or competition room.
Preparation/situation time 30 minutes
Competition time 10 minutes
COMPETITIVE EVENT
Judges’ questions to team 5 minutes
TIME:
Scoring time for judges 5 minutes
Total time 50 minutes
COMPETITION RULES: 1. The competitor must declare his/her intent to enter this event on the
conference registration form as per the established deadline.
2. All materials (note cards, pens) will be provided by the event
chairperson. Notes may not be taken to the holding area where the
competitor waits to present his/her presentation.
3. The event facilitator will present the situation to the participant and allow
him/her 30 minutes to examine it and decide. The event facilitator may
not answer any questions concerning the situation.
4. At the end of thirty (30) minutes the competitor will meet with the
judges for 10 minutes to explain or identify the problem, the possible
solutions, the solution recommended by the competitor, and the reasons
for selecting that solution.
5. The competitor may use notes prepared during his/her preparation time
for the examination by the judges.
6. The competitor should be able to define his/her choice of action in a
business-like manner. The judges will ask questions about the
competitor and the competitor’s presentation.
7. Each competitor will have the same situation. Competitors will be rated
based on the criteria in the judges’ rating sheets.Rating Sheet
DECISION MAKING
Competitor: _______________________________________________
School: ___________________________________________________
Point Analysis: Excellent = 10 – 9 Fair = 5 – 3
Good = 8 – 6 Poor = 2 – 0
POINTS POINTS
CATEGORY
POSSIBLE ACHIEVED
Attitude. Did participant greet and address the judges, tell name
I. 0-10
and act friendly; thank judges?
Poise. Did participant seem relaxed, but attentive; sit up straight
II. and look at judges; good eye contact; explain his/her decision 0-10
thoroughly?
Diplomacy. Did participant use acceptable English; allow judges to
make comments without interrupting; take other people’s feelings
III. 0-10
into account when making decisions; say what effect his/her
decision would probably have?
Problem-Identifying Ability. Did participant say what he/she
IV. thought the problem was; why this was the problem; and believe 0-10
he/she identified the problem correctly?
Fact-Finding Ability. Did participant pick out the correct facts to
V. back up his/her thoughts; told what aspects were changeable and 0-10
which were not.
Identification of Alternatives. Did participant suggest at least
VI. two possible actions; was he/she able to predict the possible 0-10
effects?
Decision and Follow-up Procedure. Did participant select a
VII. workable solution; suggest ways to see that problem did not come 0-10
up again; suggest ways to handle the same situation in the future?
Conviction. Was participant able to convince judges the solution
VIII. 0-10
would work, and did he/she stand by decision?
TOTAL POINTS 80COMMUNICATION TRIATHLON
OPTIONAL - DISTRICT ONLY
The student will exhibit effective communication skills by demonstrating the
DESCRIPTION:
ability to spell words correctly and edit a business letter.
To enable students to demonstrate communication skills critical for to
PURPOSE:
success in the world of work.
Only one student from each ACA Chapter is eligible to compete in this
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRIES:
optional event. The top four competitors will receive awards.
COMPETENCIES: B.12, C.14, C.15, C.18, C.19, D.22, D.23, E.29, F.37
OBSERVERS: Observers are not allowed in the competition room.
Competition time 90 minutes
COMPETITIVE EVENT
Scoring time for judges 30 minutes
TIME:
Total time 120 minutes
COMPETITION RULES: 1. The competitor must declare his/her intent to enter this event on the
District Competition Registration form as per the established deadline.
2. The competitor will report to the event room, ready to begin at the
appointed time.
3. The event facilitator will provide the following materials:
a) Multiple choice spelling test
b) Business letter with errors
4. Participants MUST bring a pencil, a red pen, and a blue or black pen.
5. The spelling/grammar test will include multiple-choice questions. The
competitor must select the correct letter for the terms common to the
world of work.
6. The business letter will contain errors in grammar, punctuation,
spelling and format. Competitors must circle each error found. The
judges will award four points for each error correctly circled in red and
will subtract one point for each time the competitor circles something
that is not an error.
7. Time will begin when all competitors have their event packets. A 5-
minute warning will be given after 85 minutes have passed. Time will
be called at 90 minutes, and the event facilitator will collect all event
materials.
8. Competitors will be rated based on the criteria contained in the judges’
rating sheet.Rating Sheet
COMMUNICATION TRIATHLON
Competitor: ______________________________________________
School: __________________________________________________
Point Analysis: Excellent = 10 – 9 Fair = 5 – 3
Good = 8 – 6 Poor = 2 – 0
POINTS POINTS
CATEGORY
POSSIBLE ACHIEVED
I. Spelling Test. 176
Editing Business Letter. The judges will award four points for each
error correctly circled in red and will subtract one point for each time
the competitor circles something that is not an error.
II. Number of errors correctly identified __________ 100
(Minus) Incorrect edits - __________
TOTAL __________
TOTAL POINTS 276STUDENTS FOR SERVICE
REQUIRED - DISTRICT ONLY
The chapter will create a manual/scrapbook presenting most, if not all, of its
DESCRIPTION: community service projects.
To promote and display community service projects of the Alabama
PURPOSE:
Career Association.
Each Alabama Career Association Chapter must enter this REQUIRED
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRIES:
competition.
C.14, C.18, C.19, D.21, D.23, D.24, E.26, E.27, E.29, E.30, F.32, F.33, F.34,
COMPETENCIES:
F.35, F.36, F.37
OBSERVERS: Observers are not allowed in the judges’ evaluation room.
COMPETITIVE EVENT Judging 90 minutes
TIME: Total time 90 minutes
COMPETITION RULES: 1. STUDENTS FOR SERVICE manuals must be brought to district
competition and submitted at registration.
2. The manual must be designed, implemented, and presented as the work
of chapter members. This required event will show only projects by the
local JAG chapter.
3. The manual must cover the current school year (i.e., August 1 to the
entry deadline for the current year’s District CDC).
4. The manual must not be more than 100 surfaces (50 pages if both sides
are used). A “view” binder with a clear plastic overlay may be used so a
custom cover can be inserted. Protector sheets may be used.
5. An information sheet must be completed for each project and
included in the manual/scrapbook. *see Appendix F
6. If the manual has sections, there must be a divider surface for each
section. Each section must have a tab.
7. Each activity should include all available items to explain the activity.
Items of documentation may include, but are not limited to: (a) pictures
with captions, (b) printed materials, (c) letters, and (d) items used in
publicity and public relations including, but not limited to: bulletin
boards, exhibits, media, internet, assemblies, artifacts, etc.
8. A letter of introduction to the judges should be prepared by a
student and placed at the front of the notebook.
9. The community service project(s) must be planned and carried out by the
JAG students as a Career Association activity. The activities must involve
service and not merely raising money. All community service projects
must meet the guidelines set by JAG and Alabama Career Association.
10. The emphasis of this event is to judge the impact of community service
activities on the community and the students. Judging will be based on
contact and quality – not on total hours.Rating Sheet
STUDENTS FOR SERVICE
School: _____________________________________________________
Point Analysis: Excellent = 10 – 9 Fair = 5 – 3
Good = 8 – 6 Poor = 2 – 0
POINTS POINTS
CATEGORY
POSSIBLE ACHIEVED
Opening.
I. Introductory letter from student(s) is well written and 0-10
explains the purpose of community service.
Information sheet(s).
II. Includes details, summary and evaluation of community 0-10
service projects.
Page layout/design.
III. Attractive and effective graphic design. 0-10
Not more than 100 pages (50 pages if both sides used)
Creativity/Originality.
IV. 0-10
Unique projects or approaches.
Participation.
V. Consider average hours invested and number of students in 0-10
the JAG program.
Public Relations.
Effective use of promotional items and media to increase
awareness of service projects, JAG and Alabama Career
Association.
VI. *Note – Promotional items may include, but are not limited to: 0-10
pictures with captions, bulletin boards, exhibits, internet,
assemblies, artifacts, and printed materials such as letters, cards,
e-mails, newsletters, articles, brochures, flyers, handouts,
programs, invitations, etc.
Organization.
VII. Service projects were organized and executed effectively. 0-10
Project Impact.
VIII. 0-10
Impact of project(s) on community.
TOTAL POINTS 80EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW
REQUIRED - DISTRICT
(TOP FOUR ADVANCE TO STATE)
The student will compete for a simulated job opening by experiencing a job
DESCRIPTION: interview and submitting a personal resume. (See Appendix I)
To enable students to demonstrate their ability to secure employment
PURPOSE: through proficiency in the interview situation and development of a personal
resume applicable to the job opening.
This event is required. One competitor from each Alabama Career
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRIES:
Association Chapter. All Chapters must compete.
A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4, A.5, A.6, B.7, B.8, B.9, B.11, B.13, C.14, C.15, C.19,
COMPETENCIES:
D.23, D.24, E.29, F.36, F.37
Observers are allowed in the competition room during the competition.
Observers will consist of ACA members/delegates assigned to the event hall
OBSERVERS:
by the Chapter Specialist and other invited guests/attendees. Observers
must always remain quiet during the competition.
Competition time (approximately) 10 minutes
COMPETITIVE EVENT
Scoring time for judge 5 minutes
TIME:
Total Time 15 minutes
COMPETITION RULES: 1. Each Chapter must enter this event. Competition will be held on
District level. First, second, third and fourth place winners will compete
at the State CDC. Failure to have a contestant in the District
competition will jeopardize the local accreditation of the JAG program.
2. Resumes should reflect the simulated opening (see Appendix I)
and must contain only FACTS with respect to the applicant’s
background, work experience, academics, activities, awards, etc.
**Competitors may not fabricate or embellish items included on resume.
3. All resume must be completed prior to the Conference. Resumes must
be received in the State JAG Office two weeks (14 days) prior to
the District competition. Submit resume electronically to
mnichols@alsde.edu. Use CDC Resume as the SUBJECT line.
Faxed copies of resumes will not be accepted. This is the responsibility
of the JAG Specialist. Failure to comply will result in the loss of resume
points.
4. Resumes will be given to judges for rating prior to the competitor
entering the competition room. Resumes will be rated for identification,
content and neatness.
5. The competitor should report to and wait in the specified holding area
for the Employment Interview. Each competitor will be assigned a
number in the order in which they will compete.
6. The competitor will be called by a student runner at his/her time to
compete. The student runner will escort the competitor into the
competition area. The student will introduce the competitor by number
only. The competitor will introduce him/herself to the interviewers.7. The competitor will be judged on GNAP (greeting, name, affiliation,
purpose), appearance, attitude, enthusiasm, communication/grammar,
career effectiveness and closing.
8. District winners must submit resumes two weeks (14 days) prior to
State Conference to the State JAG Office.
9. Do not send cover letters with resumes.
10. After participants complete the interview, they will join non-competitors
for workshops. Participants will not return to the holding room.
JUDGING 1. Judges should familiarize themselves with the competition rules and
INSTRUCTIONS: procedures prior to the start of competition.
2. The judges will evaluate and rate each resume prior to the interview
process. Points should be entered on the Employment Interview rating
sheet.
3. The judges(s), through a series of questions, will interview each
competitor. Each competitor’s responses, presentation, listening,
communication skills and appearance will be evaluated by completing the
Employment Interview rating sheet.
4. The judges will: (1) tabulate all rating sheets, (2) determine the first,
second, third and fourth place winners at the District competition or first,
second and third place winners at the State CDC, and (3) give rating
sheets/results to the contest Facilitator.
5. The contest Facilitator will submit results to the awards presenter at the
District competition or State CDC for announcement during the awards
ceremony. Judges will break ties by either re-evaluating the score sheets
or calling the competitors back for an equal number of further questions.
6. Rating sheets may be reviewed by JAG Specialists after the conferences.
Sample Interview Questions in Appendix JRating Sheet
EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW
Competitor: ___________________________________________________
School: _______________________________________________________
Point Analysis: Excellent = 10 – 8 Fair = 4 – 2
Good = 7 – 5 Poor = 1 – 0
POINTS POINTS
CATEGORY
POSSIBLE ACHIEVED
RESUME
IDENTIFICATION
I. 0-10
Name, complete address (with zip code), phone number (with area code).
CONTENT
II. Objective, education, work history, and/or accomplishments, activities, 0-10
skills, and references.
NEATNESS
III. Overall appearance, format, typed, free of errors/whiteout, misspellings, 0-10
grammar errors.
INTERVIEW
GNAP
I. Did participant Greet judge and tell Name, school Affiliation and Purpose 0-10
of visit?
APPEARANCE
II. 0-10
Professional attire.
ATTITUDE
III. Did applicant say he/she wanted to learn, was willing to take instructions, 0-10
could take criticism, acted friendly, and smiled?
ENTHUSIASM
IV. 0-10
Participant made a commitment, showed interest in the job.
COMMUNICATION/GRAMMAR
V. Participant used words that interviewer understood, used accepted 0-10
language, avoided slang, enunciated and articulated correctly.
CAREER EFFECTIVENESS
VI. In relation to the particular job for which he/she is applying and the 0-10
respective company.
CLOSING
VII. Participant ended interview on a positive note, thanked the interviewer, 0-10
shook hands, etc.
TOTAL POINTS 100PUBLIC SPEAKING
OPTIONAL - DISTRICT
(TOP FOUR ADVANCE TO STATE)
The competitor will prepare and present a three to five (3 – 5) minute speech
DESCRIPTION: using the current theme. The speech will be presented before a panel of
judges.
To allow the students to make a public presentation using the principles of
PURPOSE: verbal communication, demonstrate self-confidence and poise in speaking
before peers and the general public, and strengthen communication skills.
This event is optional. A competitor from each ACA Chapter is eligible. All
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRIES:
Chapters are eligible to compete.
COMPETENCIES: C.14, C.18, D.24, E.27, E.28, E.29, E.30, F.32
Observers may be allowed in the competition room and are subject to proper
decorum. Observers attempting to communicate with competitors will be
asked to leave the competition room, and if that observer is determined to be
from the same ACA Chapter as the current speaker, speaker may be subject
OBSERVERS:
to disqualification. Observers may not enter or leave the room while a
student is speaking/competing. Observers will be ACA members from all
Chapters as designated to attend by Chapter specialist and any
guest/parents invited to attend the Conference.
Competition time (approximately) 3-5 minutes
COMPETITIVE EVENT
Scoring time for judge 5 minutes
TIME:
Total Time 10 minutes
COMPETITION RULES: 1. Each Chapter may enter this event. Competition will be held on District
level. First, second, third and fourth place winners will compete at the
State CDC. First, second and third place winners will be selected at State
competition (CDC).
2. Each competitor will present a student written speech on the current year
theme. Failure to speak on current theme will result in disqualification.
3. Each competitor’s speech must be the result of his/her own effects;
however, facts and working data may be secured from any available
sources.
4. Each speech will be at least three minutes long, but not to exceed five
minutes in length. No time warning will be given to students during the
competition.
5. A two-point penalty shall be assessed for each fifteen (15) seconds over
the five-minute time limit or under the three-minute minimum for any
competitor’s presentation.
6. During the speech, notes may be used, but outside materials,
illustrations, or audio-visual aids are prohibited and will constitute
disqualification.
7. Judging will be based on the presentation and content.
8. The competitor must stand (unless physically handicapped) during
his/her presentation. The competitor may use a podium if desired.9. The State JAG Office must receive an electronic copy of the
speech two weeks (14 days) prior to District competition.
Speeches should be submitted to mnichols@alsde.edu with CDC
Speech as the SUBJECT line. Timely submission is the responsibility of
the JAG Specialist.
10. The competitor should report to and wait in the specified holding area for
Public Speaking. Each competitor will be assigned a number in the order
in which they will compete.
11. The competitor will be called by a student runner at his/her time to
compete. The student runner will escort the competitor into the
competition area.
12. Students advancing to state competition may not modify their speeches
for the State CDC.
13. The first-place winners from District may be asked to give his/her speech
at the Awards Ceremony during the State CDC.
JUDGING 1. Judges should familiarize themselves with the competition rules and
INSTRUCTIONS: procedures prior to the start of competition. If the judges understand the
event prior to starting the competition, all competitors will be treated
consistently in the ratings.
2. The student has three to five minutes to give the speech presentation.
The judges and timekeeper are not to give a warning when time is
almost up or when time has expired. The student should be allowed to
finish his/her speech.
3. Two points shall be deducted from the total score for each fifteen
seconds under the three minutes or over the five minutes allotted for the
speech.
4. The timekeeper must be exactly accurate in keeping time for each
competitor to avoid excessive penalties. The timekeeper will announce
the length of the speech for all competitors to the judges immediately
after presentation for judges to reach the overall score on the rating
sheet.
5. The judges will: (1) tabulate all rating sheets, (2) determine the first,
second, third and fourth place winners at the District competition or first,
second and third place winners at the State CDC, and (3) forward all
scores and materials of the event to the contest Facilitator.
6. Judges will break ties by either re-evaluating the score sheets or calling
the competitors back for an equal number of questions about the content
of their speech.
7. Rating sheets may be reviewed by JAG Specialists after the conferences.Rating Sheet
PUBLIC SPEAKING
*NOTE: Event facilitator will introduce competitors to judges and audience. No bonus credit shall be
awarded for any speaker introducing himself/herself.
Competitor: ___________________________________________________
School: _______________________________________________________
CONTENT – Judges’ evaluation of written speech prior to CDC
POINTS POINTS
CATEGORY
POSSIBLE ACHIEVED
OPENING
I. 0-10
Introduction, topic/theme
MECHANICS
II. 0-10
Grammar, spelling, sentence structure
CLOSE
VII. 0-10
Summary, conclusion
EFFECTIVENESS
VIII. 0-10
Purpose – informs, persuades
DELIVERY – Judges’ evaluation of oral presentation of speech at CDC
POINTS POINTS
CATEGORY
POSSIBLE ACHIEVED
APPEARANCE
I. Appropriate business attire 0-15
VOICE
II. Pitch, temp, inflection 0-15
PRESENTATION
III. Poise, eye contact, gestures 0-15
EFFECTIVENESS
IV. Purpose – informs, persuades 0-15
TOTAL POINTS 100
LESS PENALTY POINTS
Minus 2 points for each full 15 seconds under 3
minutes or over 5 minutes.
TOTAL POINTS
*Use this score to rank for awards
Theme:JAG BOWL
OPTIONAL - DISTRICT
(TOP FOUR ADVANCE TO STATE)
Two teams, each comprised of four (4) ACA members, will participate by
giving appropriate responses to items presented by a moderator. The team
DESCRIPTION: responding correctly to the greatest number of items within a designated
time period wins the match. Overall winners will be determined by a series of
elimination rounds.
The purpose of the JAG Bowl Event is to stimulate and motivate the students
PURPOSE: to participate on teams and test their knowledge of various topics and
situations related to the world of work.
This event is optional. One four (4) member team from each of the
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRIES:
Alabama Career Association Chapters will be eligible to enter the competition.
A.2, A.3, A.6, C.14, C.15, C.16, C.18, D.21, D.22, D.24, E.26, E.29, E.30,
COMPETENCIES:
F.31, F.32, F.34
Observers may be allowed in the competition room during the competition.
They will consist of ACA members/delegates assigned to the event hall by
OBSERVERS: Chapter Specialists, parents, and other invited guests. Observers must enter
the room between competitions and remain seated until the match is
completed.
At the District Conference, time periods will be consistent for all teams, based
COMPETITIVE EVENT on the number of teams in the event. The event will be single elimination. At
TIME: the State Conference, each match will be six (6) minutes in duration and the
event will be single elimination.
COMPETITION RULES: 1. Each Chapter may enter one (1) team comprised of four (4) ACA
members. Competition will be held on the District level. First, second,
third and fourth place winners will compete at the State Career
Development Conference.
2. Team members cannot compete in any other event at the District or
State Career Development Conference. The members of the team may
not change during the competition and no new members may be added
during the competition. If there is a team member change prior to
competition, this change must be cleared by the section leader before
the event begins.
3. Team schedules will be randomly selected prior to the contest.
4. Only two (2) teams can compete at one time. All team members must
check in prior to the contest and remain in the holding room until they
participate.
5. Questions will come from JAG classroom curricula and are selected from
the question bank by the moderator. Three (3) state and/or national
current events questions may be asked per match. The current events
questions will be selected by the State JAG staff prior to the
competition.6. The moderator will present all questions. After the moderator has
finished presenting the questions, five (5) seconds will be allowed for a
team member to strike the buzzer. The team member who strikes the
buzzer first has five seconds to give a response, once recognized by the
moderator, without discussion with other team members. No score shall
be given unless the moderator first recognizes the team member. If a
team member strikes the buzzer before the moderator has finished
presenting the question, the moderator will stop reading and call for the
response.
7. If no response is given after the team member has been recognized, a
responder operator shall call “time” at the end of the five (5) seconds.
Teams will not be permitted to use notes or have discussion during the
initial question.
8. If the question is not answered at the end of five (5) seconds or is
answered incorrectly, the other team is given the opportunity to respond
to the question. The second team will have up to (10) seconds for
discussion to come up with the answer. This situation is the only
instance that a question may be repeated unless the moderator deems
it necessary to repeat the question.
9. The individual that first strikes the buzzer will be given the opportunity
to answer the question. No other answers will be accepted. If a team
member accidentally strikes the buzzer first, he/she must still attempt
to answer the question.
10. One point is given for each item answered correctly. The team that has
the highest number of points in the designated time period will be
declared the winner of that match. The scorekeeper/timekeeper shall
keep the points on a scoreboard.
11. In the event of a tie score, five (5) tiebreaker questions will be asked
and the team with the highest score will be the winner. This process
may be repeated if necessary.
12. During the preliminary rounds, the moderator will not give the correct
response to a question if neither team can answer correctly. That
question will be retained for further use. Answers may be given during
the final rounds.
13. Communication between team members and any member of the
audience will not be permitted. Any audience member who attempts to
communicate with a team member will be required to leave the room.
14. Team members may challenge any answer. Any challenge must be
made before the next question is asked. The moderator makes all
rulings. The moderator will call time-out while reaching a decision.
15. Violations: One warning will be given per team, regardless of the
offense; additional offenses will result in a point for the other team.
16. The winning team of each round must return to the holding room until
recalled; they may not observe the competition.
17. If a team qualifies for State competition, a maximum of two alternates
can participate or the team is disqualified. If a team is disqualified, the
5th place District winner will be allowed to compete.STATE CDC EVENTS State CDC Program Cover ....................................................... State only Outstanding Chapter Yearbook (required) .......................... State only Outstanding Chapter Exhibit (required) .............................. State only Essay (required)................................................................. State only Chairman’s Recognition Award (required) ......................... State only PowerPoint Presentation ......................................................... State only
STATE CDC PROGRAM COVER
OPTIONAL - STATE ONLY
Program cover will be developed by students to effectively promote the
DESCRIPTION:
Alabama Career Association and the theme for the current school year.
To encourage chapter members to demonstrate their artistic, creative, and
PURPOSE: imaginative abilities by creating a program cover which promotes JOBS FOR
ALABAMA’S GRADUATES and the theme for the current school year.
All chapters are eligible to compete.
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRIES:
Submissions limited to one entry per chapter.
COMPETENCIES: C.18, D.22, D.23, E.26, E.29, E.30, F.34, F.35
OBSERVERS: Not applicable
COMPETITION RULES: 1. The program cover must be submitted electronically to the State
JAG office no later than January 31, 2020. E-mail cover as an
attachment to mnichols@alsde.edu with 2020 PROGRAM COVER as the
subject line.
2. The program cover must be designed, implemented, and presented as the
work of chapter members.
3. The program cover may be created using a variety of colors. The finished
size should be 5½” x 8½”. Each chapter will be responsible for securing
the program cover material.
4. Drawings, artwork and text must be computerized and submitted via e-
mail as an attachment.
5. The following must appear on the program cover:
a. Jobs for Alabama’s Graduates
b. Program Year 2020
c. Date, Place, and Theme
6. The current theme must be used.
7. The program cover should attract the attention of high school students
and promote the value and purpose of JAG/ACA.
8. The official Alabama JAG logo and/or tag line may be used in the design of
the program cover.
9. Entries will be rated based on the criteria contained in the judges’ rating
sheets.Rating Sheet
STATE CDC PROGRAM COVER
School: _____________________________________________________
Point Analysis: Excellent = 20 – 18 Fair = 12 – 7
Good = 17 – 13 Poor = 6 – 0
Pre-Judging Qualification:
Has the chapter complied with competition rule #5, i.e., the YES _______
program cover contains the following information: “Jobs
for Alabama’s Graduates,” Program Year, Date, Place and NO ________
Theme.
POINTS POINTS
CATEGORY
POSSIBLE ACHIEVED
Overall Appearance
0-20
▪ Neat
I. 0-20
▪ Space creatively used
0-20
▪ Appropriateness of materials
Layout and Design
II. 0-20
▪ Artistic representation, use of color.
Selling Power
▪ Purpose clear in emphasizing theme which
III. 0-20
promotes JAG and the Alabama Career
Association.
Originality
▪ Distinctive qualities; although ideas may not
IV. 0-20
be entirely original, credit awarded for new
approach.
TOTAL POINTS 120OUTSTANDING CHAPTER YEARBOOK
REQUIRED - STATE ONLY
All Chapters will create a yearbook highlighting current school year activities
that helped Chapter members achieve the goals of the Alabama Career
DESCRIPTION: Association (ACA). Chapters will plan and conduct events relative to the
program whereby aims and objectives are established and executed
accordingly (see Appendix F for the Four Goals of the ACA).
To encourage Chapters to compile a yearbook that will be documentation of
PURPOSE: the current school year activities and efforts of the Chapter in the fulfillment
of the goals of the Alabama Career Association.
This event is required. All Chapters must compete, but only one entry per
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRIES:
Chapter. All yearbooks will be submitted the day of the conference.
A.1, A.2, A.6, C.18, D.22, D.23, E.26, E.27, E.29, E.30, F.31, F.32, F.35,
COMPETENCIES:
F.36, F.37
OBSERVERS: No observers are allowed in the immediate area during the judging.
COMPETITION RULES: 1. Each Chapter must enter this event. Failure to enter will jeopardize
the local accreditation of the JAG program.
2. The Chapter yearbook must be designed, implemented, and presented
as the work of the Chapter’s members. This is to be the work of the
students and not the Specialist. However, the Specialist should review
and approve final product.
3. The yearbook must not be more than 200 surface pages (100 pages if
both sides are used). A penalty of five (5) points per surface page will
be assessed for each surface over 200. The surfaces must be standard
“8½ x 11”.
4. Each chapter must purchase and/or provide its own notebook. All
notebooks must be WHITE with clear protective plastic covers. The
JAG State Office will provide the notebook cover page to be inserted in
clear view cover.
5. The yearbook must be divided into six (6) sections. A divider page with
tab will be required for each section. Only the section title will appear
on the divider page. The tab must be labeled. Dividers will not be
counted as pages. Failure to comply will result in loss of five (5) points
per infraction.
6. Contents of the six (6) sections must be as follows:
i. Introduction to Chapter/Overview
A. Letter of Introduction
B. Installation and Initiation Ceremony
C. Pictures, Further Explanation
ii. Leadership Development
A. Activities Held to Achieve Goal
B. Public Relations Used
C. Items of Supportiii. Career Preparation
A. Activities Held to Achieve Goal
B. Public Relations Used
C. Items of Support
iv. Social Awareness
A. Activities Held to Achieve Goal
B. Public Relations Used
C. Items of Support
v. Citizenship
A. Activities Held to Achieve Goal
B. Public Relations Used
C. Items of Support
vi. Outstanding Activity of the Year (only one Best Practice)
A. Activities Held to Achieve Goal
B. Public Relations Used
C. Items of support
Each of the sections should include all available items to explain the
activity (See Appendix F). Items of documentation for Public
Relations may include, but are not limited to: pictures with
captions, bulletin boards, exhibits, displays, assemblies,
websites, media interviews/clips, marquee messages, artifacts,
and printed materials such as letters, cards, certificates, e-
mails, minutes, newsletters, articles, brochures, flyers,
handouts, programs, invitations, etc.
7. Include detailed captions for pictures which provide information that is
not obvious. Without a caption, the picture is meaningless to the
judges.
8. Ensure that each picture is associated with an activity (students doing
something with a purpose), and it is a JAG activity.Rating Sheet
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER YEARBOOK
School: ____________________________________________________
Point Analysis: Excellent = 20-18 / 10-9 Fair = 12–7 / 5-3
Good = 17-13 / 8-6 Poor = 6–0 / 2-0
** NOTE: Public Relations and Items of Support may include, but are not limited to: pictures with captions,
bulletin boards, exhibits, displays, assemblies, websites, media interviews/clips, marquee messages, artifacts, and
printed materials such as letters, cards, minutes, certificates, e-mails, newsletters, articles, brochures, flyers,
handouts, programs, invitations, etc.
POINTS POINTS
CATEGORY
POSSIBLE ACHIEVED
I. INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER/OVERVIEW
a. Letter of Introduction 0-10
b. Installation & Initiation Ceremony 0-20
c. Pictures, Further Explanation 0-20
II. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
a. Activities to Achieve Goal 0-20
b. Public Relations Used 0-10
c. Items of Support 0-10
III. CAREER PREPARATION
a. Activities to Achieve Goals 0-20
b. Public Relations Used 0-10
c. Items of Support 0-10
IV. SOCIAL AWARENESS
a. Activities to Achieve Goal 0-20
b. Public Relations Used 0-10
c. Items of Support 0-10
V. CITIZENSHIP
a. Activities to Achieve Goal 0-20
b. Public Relations Used 0-10
c. Items of Support 0-10
VI. OUTSTANDING ACTIVITY OF THE YEAR
a. Activities to Achieve Goal 0-20
b. Public Relations Used 0-10
c. Items of Support 0-10
PENALITY POINTS DEDUCTED
(over 200 pgs, no dividers w/tabs – see rules)
TOTAL POINTS 250You can also read
