Success Story4-H Speech Contest Builds Confidence



4-H Speech Contest Builds Confidence

Author: Amanda Sublett

Planning Unit: Marion County CES

Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts

Plan of Work: Communication and Expressive Arts

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Positive youth development researchers theorize that youth who are confident and who have strong communication skills are more likely to make substantial contributions to their family, their community, and society. One way that youth can develop confidence and their communication skills is by completing a speech competition. In the 2022 program year, approximately 260 youth from Marion County completed a speech with thirty youth advancing to the county level. Seven youth advanced to the Lincoln Trail Area Speech Contest and each child was chosen as the Champion in their age division.  Of the seven youth who advanced to State 4-H Communications Day, they all received blue ribbons and two were chosen as the State Speech Champion in their age division. Youth improved their public speaking skills and reported that they gained confidence in their ability to speak in front of others.






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