Michelle Aguilar. A Moooove to Research and Dairy Nutrition. Agricultural and Food Scientists CAREER CLUSTER. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

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1 Michelle Aguilar Agriculture, Food & High chool: Edison Academy CE Programs of tudy: Health and Medical ciences Additional tudies/raining: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and tate University, Bachelor s of cience, Animal and Poultry ciences and Dairy cience; Masters of cience in Dairy Nutrition; current doctoral student in Dairy Nutrition. Industry Certifications Offered: Career afe, Hour Card Certification by the Occupational afety and Health Administration; Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) by the exas Veterinary Medical Association and Animal Care echnologies A Moooove to Research and Dairy Nutrition Michelle Aguilar knew she wanted to work with animals as a career. What she did not know is the passion she would find in her career pursuits. My participation in the Animal cience program at the Edison Academy has had a major influence on my past, current and future career aspirations. he Animal cience Program eventually led me to Virginia ech where I received my bachelor s degree and made the life-changing decision to pursue higher education. In her postsecondary academic life, Michelle has moved from a goal of veterinarian to working as a PhD Candidate in the Department of Dairy ciences at Virginia ech. Agricultural and Food cientists Agricultural and food scientists work to ensure agricultural productivity and food safety. pecifically in the area of dairy science, research is in the basic and applied science and technology of animal nutrition, physiology, lactation, genetics, reproduction, and the business of dairy enterprise management. Animal cience 1 & 2 Biology Chemistry Graduates interested in Animal cience can continue their studies at a variety of schools including: Blue Ridge Community College Veterinary echnology Program George Mason University (Masters program in Zoo and Aquarium Leadership) College Veterinary echnology Program Virginia-Maryland Regional College

2 Ashley Coates High chool: Marshall Academy/Marshall High chool CE Programs of tudy: Family and Consumer ciences Additional tudies/raining: Bridgewater College, Major: Environmental cience Agriculture, Food & he Nature of a uccessful Career Ashley Coates is an avid cook and gardener. Her interest in food and nature began at a young age while cooking together with her aunt. As she grew older, Ashley realized the fresher the vegetables the better the food. Ashley was excited to take a culinary class in high school to gain an even better understanding of where food comes from and how to be creative with it. Ashley also gained even more opportunities through the student organization, killsua. Culinary gave me great experience with food and the chance to compete in killsua. It was a fantastic class that fueled my passion for the environment. Ashley is now continuing her studies at Bridgewater College majoring in Environmental cience. Environmental cientist Environmental scientists and specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. ome of the typical areas the scientists research and analyze include collecting and compiling environmental data from samples of air, soil, water, food, and other materials for scientific analysis. hey also analyze samples, surveys, and other information to identify and assess threats to the environment. he work of the environmental scientists allows the federal, state and local governments to have regulations to ensure that there is clean air to breathe, safe water to drink, and no hazardous materials in the soil. Culinary Arts 1 and 2 Fitness and Foods Gourmet Foods Hospitality Management 1 and 2 International Foods and Hospitality Academy graduates interested in a career in Environmental cience can continue their studies at a large variety of schools including: Bridgewater College Emory and Henry College Johns Hopkins University Lynchburg College University of Virginia

3 Agriculture, Food, & Danielle toffelen High chool: Chantilly Academy/Centreville High chool CE Programs of tudy: Health and Medical ciences; Animal cience Additional tudies/raining: Northern Virginia Community College, Associates of cience, Grooming Your Future Industry Certifications Available: Career afe, Hour Card Certification by the Occupational afety and Health Administration; Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) by the exas Veterinary Medical Association and Animal Care echnologies Danielle toffelen credits her success as a veterinary technician to her coursework in high school. Animal science class taught me important skills that I use every day at Pender Veterinary Centre. With these learned skills, I was a more knowledgeable and valuable employee. My early training allowed me to move up quickly in my field. I wouldn t be where I am today if I didn t take animal science. he animal science program is a two-year program that enables students to study animals and gain experience in the field of veterinary science. opics include animal anatomy, animal behavior, handling techniques, nutrition, disease pathology, sanitation, and disease control. Veterinary echnician Owners of pets and other animals today expect superior veterinary care. o provide this service, veterinarians use the skills of veterinary technicians, who perform many of the same duties for a veterinarian that a nurse would for a physician. Veterinary technologists often perform various medical tests and treat medical conditions and diseases in animals. Because veterinary technicians often deal with emotional pet owners, communication skills are very important. In addition, technicians should be able to work well with others, because teamwork with veterinarians and other veterinary technicians is common. Organizational ability and the ability to pay attention to detail also are important. Animal cience 1 & 2 Biology Graduates interested in Animal cience can continue their studies at a large variety of schools including: Blue Ridge Community College (Veterinary echnology Program) George Mason University (Masters program in Zoo and Aquarium Leadership) Northern Virginia Community College (Veterinary echnology Program) Virginia-Maryland Regional College Virginia ech Professional Grooming chools JULY unday Monday uesday Wednesday hursday Friday aturday Independence Day June M W F M August 31 W F 31 he demand for workers in the health care industry is growing. Learn more about the training, certifications, and licensures available within FCP to become an LPN, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy echnician, or an EM through the Health & Medical ciences program. Visit

4 Brian tokes High chool: Edison Academy/Edison High chool CE Programs of tudy: rade and Industrial Education Additional tudies/raining: Virginia ech, Bachelor of cience in Crop and oils Environmental cience with an emphasis in urfgrass Management, May Industry Certifications Offered in High chool: Landscaping certification sponsored by killsua Work Force Ready Agriculture, Food & Growing a uccessful Career Career and echnical Education classes prepare students with skills for the workplace and provides pathways to further education. Brian tokes is following a landscaped pathway to his career success. he course I took at the Edison Academy, Landscape Design and urf Management, helped guide me into my current profession. It helped open my eyes to the possibilities of a college degree in urfgrass Management which I received from Virginia ech. I have also had the opportunity to pursue my graduate studies in Crop and oils Environmental cience, which I would never have imagined without the high school experience at Edison Academy. oil cientist oil scientists study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as it relates to plant growth. hey also study the responses of various soil types to fertilizers, tillage practices, and crop rotation. Many soil scientists who work for the Federal Government conduct soil surveys, classifying and mapping soils. hey provide information and recommendations to farmers and other landowners regarding the best use of land and plants to avoid or correct problems, such as erosion. Advanced Drawing Architectural Drawing Basic echnical Drawing Design and echnology Architectural Landscape and urf Management Graduates interested in a career in landscape management can continue their studies at a variety of schools including: Clemson University North Carolina tate University College Ohio tate University Pennsylvania tate University Pennsylvania College of echnology University of Virginia

5 Malcolm Vernem High chool: Edison Academy CE Programs of tudy: Health and Medical ciences; Animal cience Additional tudies/raining: Northern Virginia Community College, Applied cience with Veterinary Medicine focus, Graduation:. Veterinary echnician License, Industry Certifications Available: Career afe, Hour Card Certification by the Occupational afety and Health Administration; Workplace Readiness kills for the Commonwealth Agriculture, Food & A Career hat is Nothing to Bark At Malcolm Vernem credits his success as a veterinary technician to his coursework in high school. I feel with the knowledge I obtained from the animal science program, I was well prepared for the fast paced field of veterinary medicine. he class not only allowed me to gain knowledge about the career, but also gave me great confidence in both the workplace and in school. he animal science program is a two-year program that enables students to study animals and gain experience in the field of veterinary science. opics include animal anatomy, animal behavior, handling techniques, nutrition, disease pathology, sanitation, and disease control. Veterinary echnician Owners of pets and other animals today expect superior veterinary care. o provide this service, veterinarians use the skills of veterinary technicians, who perform many of the same duties for a veterinarian that a nurse would for a physician. Veterinary technologists often perform various medical tests and treat medical conditions and diseases in animals. Because veterinary technicians often deal with emotional pet owners, communication skills are very important. In addition, technicians should be able to work well with others, because teamwork with veterinarians and other veterinary technicians is common. Organizational ability and the ability to pay attention to detail also are important. Animal ciences 1 & 2 Biology Exploring Health ciences Exploring the Language of Medicine Graduates interested in a career in Animal cience can continue their studies at a large variety of schools including: Blue Ridge Community College Veterinary echnology Program George Mason University (Masters program in Zoo and Aquarium Leadership) College Veterinary echnology Program Virginia-Maryland Regional College Professional Grooming chools