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)
4081.3)
0
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)
4081.2)
824
Number of youth who participated in project, activity, or event for science, engineering, and technology projects (PRACTICE)
4081.1)
302
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about science, engineering, or technology projects (KOSA)
Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology
Youth lack exposure to broad Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities exposing them to future careers and problem-solving skills. The Department of Commerce reports that STEM occupations are growing at 17% which is almost twice other occupations at 9.8%. In order to provide youth exposure to STEM skills and careers, the Green County Cooperative Extension Service and 4-H program offered youth an afterschool computer science club. The twenty-seven youth collaborated
