The Ernest Righetti High School Agriculture Department has recognized 36 students who earned industry certifications this academic year.

Through an intensive certification program, the students gained essential career skills in various Career and Technical Education subject areas that will promote a successful transition to postsecondary education and the workforce.

The students completed online quizzes in a variety of industry areas, said Amy Guerra, Righetti agriculture teacher. The industry areas are sponsored by large corporations and are available to ag students through a special program.

“These industry certifications are an amazing opportunity and advantage for students to have when applying for jobs and colleges.” Guerra said.

The certification recipients:

Alexis Martinez – Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification; Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification

Andrew Paz – Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification; Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification

Angelica Beltran – AMSA Culinary Meat Selection & Cookery Certification; AMSA Food Safety & Science Certification

Anna Flores – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification

Ashley Argueta – AMSA Culinary Meat Selection & Cookery Certification; Benz School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design Certification; Food Safety & Science Certification

Audrey Herrera – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification

Brayden Ruiz – AMSA Culinary Meat Selection & Cookery Certification

Brianna Cardilino – Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification

Brooke Barredo – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification

Carly Lewton – Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification; AMSA Food Safety & Science Certification

Carmella Torres – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification; School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design Certification

Daisy Romero – AMSA Culinary Meat Selection & Cookery Certification

Dalissa Cuevas – AMSA Culinary Meat Selection & Cookery Certification; Food Safety & Science Certification

Damian Perez – Express Employment Professionals Career Preparedness Certification; Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification

Denisse Tovar – AMSA Culinary Meat Selection & Cookery Certification; AMSA Food Safety & Science Certification

Eric Velazquez – NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification

Erik Flores – AMSA Culinary Meat Selection & Cookery Certification; School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design Certification

Hailey Myers – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification

Hannah Pope – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification; Employment Professionals Career Preparedness Certification; Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification; Employment Professionals Business Office Technology; Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification

Isabella Ramos – NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification; School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design Certification

Jacquelynn Castillo – AMSA Culinary Meat Selection & Cookery Certification

Jazmin Felix – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification; Food Safety & Science Certification

Jocelyn Anaya – Express Employment Professionals Business Office Technology Certification; Principles of Small Engine Technology Certification

Joseph Choi – AMSA Meat Evaluation Certification

Joseph Jaime – AMSA Food Safety & Science Certification

Joshua Lopez – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification

Kaili Villanueva – AMSA Meat Evaluation Certification

Krystal Luna – Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification; Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification

Malia Souza – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification; Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification

Maliya Meza – AMSA Culinary Meat Selection & Cookery Certification; Food Safety & Science Certification

Michelle Trujillo – AMSA Culinary Meat Selection & Cookery Certification; Meat Evaluation Certification

Nicole Plude – AMSA Food Safety & Science Certification; Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification; Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification

Penelope Delacruz – Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification

Quigley Espinola – Bayer CropScience Plant Science Certification

Sonora Robertson – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification

Zach Brown – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification

— Kenny Klein for Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.