The Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS) LEAD Challenge is an education, advocacy and leadership event that provides youth an opportunity to learn about current industry, production and animal care issues, then apply those learnings in a multi-event contest. Competition in the LEAD Challenge encourages KJLS exhibitors to gain the ability to show livestock, while also developing a well-rounded knowledge base on animal agriculture and important advocacy skills. The LEAD Challenge consists of five main components: Listen & Learn sessions, prepared speeches, skill stations, mock job interviews and livestock showmanship.
Listen & Learn Sessions
The Listen & Learn component consists of three educational workshops. Each 45-minute session will be held via Zoom the week of September 16. Contestants are encouraged to participate live to be able to engage with the speakers. If you are unable to watch each session live, the sessions will be recorded and posted here within 24 hours. A short survey will follow each session and must be completed for contestants to receive participation points.
Session One Session Two Session Three
Prepared Speeches
Prepared speeches allow contestants to demonstrate their public speaking skills. Each age division will have a different topic on which to speak. Speeches will be given Friday, September 27, between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Pride of Kansas Building.
Skill Stations
Skill stations give contestants the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of current industry challenges, animal production and livestock management in an interactive test format. The skill stations will be open Friday, September 27, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 28, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Pride of Kansas Building. The questions will be the same both days, so contestants only need to complete the exam one time.
Mock Job Interviews
Mock job interviews allow contestants to practice marketing themselves to future employers. Interviews will be held Saturday, September 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Pride of Kansas Building. Contestants will be asked questions about their skills, extracurricular activities, and any work and/or leadership experience they have at this point in their lives.
Livestock Showmanship
Livestock showmanship is considered the in-the-ring component of the LEAD Challenge. Showmanship allows contestants to receive points for demonstrating proper livestock handling techniques. Points will be awarded for participating in any of the KJLS showmanship classes. There is no special or separate showmanship class you need to participate in for the LEAD Challenge.
Awards
The top five finishers overall in each age division will be awarded a physical and cash prize. Juniors will receive $300 for first place, $200 for second, $100 for third, $50 for fourth and $25 for fifth. Intermediates will receive $400 for first place, $300 for second, $200 for third, $100 for fourth and $75 for fifth. Seniors will receive $500 for first place, $400 for second, $300 for third, $200 for fourth and $100 for fifth.
Listen & Learn Sessions
The Listen & Learn component consists of three educational workshops. Each 45-minute session will be held via Zoom the week of September 16. Contestants are encouraged to participate live to be able to engage with the speakers. If you are unable to watch each session live, the sessions will be recorded and posted here within 24 hours. A short survey will follow each session and must be completed for contestants to receive participation points.
Session One Session Two Session Three
Prepared Speeches
Prepared speeches allow contestants to demonstrate their public speaking skills. Each age division will have a different topic on which to speak. Speeches will be given Friday, September 27, between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Pride of Kansas Building.
Skill Stations
Skill stations give contestants the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of current industry challenges, animal production and livestock management in an interactive test format. The skill stations will be open Friday, September 27, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 28, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Pride of Kansas Building. The questions will be the same both days, so contestants only need to complete the exam one time.
Mock Job Interviews
Mock job interviews allow contestants to practice marketing themselves to future employers. Interviews will be held Saturday, September 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Pride of Kansas Building. Contestants will be asked questions about their skills, extracurricular activities, and any work and/or leadership experience they have at this point in their lives.
Livestock Showmanship
Livestock showmanship is considered the in-the-ring component of the LEAD Challenge. Showmanship allows contestants to receive points for demonstrating proper livestock handling techniques. Points will be awarded for participating in any of the KJLS showmanship classes. There is no special or separate showmanship class you need to participate in for the LEAD Challenge.
Awards
The top five finishers overall in each age division will be awarded a physical and cash prize. Juniors will receive $300 for first place, $200 for second, $100 for third, $50 for fourth and $25 for fifth. Intermediates will receive $400 for first place, $300 for second, $200 for third, $100 for fourth and $75 for fifth. Seniors will receive $500 for first place, $400 for second, $300 for third, $200 for fourth and $100 for fifth.
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