科学, 技术, 工程, Mathematics
Nationwide and in Idaho, there is a growing demand for employees with skills in science, 技术, engineering and math (阀杆). UI 扩展 4-H Youth Development is helping to meet that demand through programs focused in these areas.
阀杆 is a cornerstone of 4-H and includes programs in agriculture, natural and biological sciences, 技术 and engineering. These activities cover topics that are exciting to youth and relevant to our economy, including water quality, 动物健康, robotics and drones, 编码, 电子产品, 3-D printing and physical computing.
Preparing the Next Generation of 阀杆 Leaders
Preparing the Next Generation of 阀杆 Leaders — 4-H Makes A Difference
4-H keeps young people interested in 阀杆. 13,000 youth enroll in 阀杆 projects, a number that grows year by year. 项目 in one county alone went from 80 阀杆 projects to 800 阀杆 projects in the past year. To ensure young people across the state have access to 阀杆 programs, UI 扩展 will continue to create new partnerships, train new 志愿者 and design new materials.
4-H programs complement family and formal education. 4-H reaches over 70,000 youth each year in all 44 Idaho counties and is a success in helping build the future of Idaho. In 2014, the go-on rate for 4-H'ers was over 60%: by three years past high school graduation, 4-H alumni enrolled in a post high school educational program (college, university or workforce training program) at a rate of 63.7%.
4-H statewide 阀杆 opportunities. We are building a new team to further 阀杆 education within 4-H. Love anything to do with science, 技术, engineering or math? Want to excite others about the wonderful world of 阀杆? Have plenty ideas of what 4-H can do to bring youth and adults together through 阀杆? Join our brand new committee with other youth, 志愿者, industry partners and 4-H professionals to bring your 阀杆 vision to reality. Anyone interested is encouraged to apply. Committee Member Position Descriptions (PDF) should be read before applying. To apply for a position, go to the 阀杆 Committee 应用程序.