Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4051 - Leadership | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.1) | 10 |
Number of youth who served as group leaders or officers (PRACTICE) |
| 4051.2) | 10 |
Number of youth who received education related to diversity and inclusivity (KOSA) |
| 4051.3) | 3 |
Number of youth who served as direct mentors to one or more younger youth (SEEC) |
| 4051.4) | 12 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
| 4051.5) | 12 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
Author: Kelsey Chadwick
Major Program: Leadership
Graves County 4-H teen and adult leaders helped celebrate 4-H during National 4-H Week by hanging 4-H bows on over 40 local businesses. Teen leader Lexie Mathis also recorded a PSA and talked on the Breakfast Show with WYMC. Community response to the 4-H campaign was very favorable. The Extension Office handed out National 4-H Week bags to all youth who visited the office and encouraged youth to participate in a coloring contest and complete a "Opportunity Means to Me" sign. Youth lead
Author: Kelsey Chadwick
Major Program: Leadership
Junior Achievement USA states that hiring officials only believe that about 20 percent of all young adults entering the workforce are "highly qualified" individuals and that one of the skills that employers are looking for but find lacking is oral and written communication skills. The 4-H Achievement program is working to bridge this gap by improving writing and speaking skills of 4-H members while rewarding them for participation and excellence in a variety of 4-H programs. Youth are
