National 4-H Council

✨ Elevate your 4-H program with FREE resources! 🌟 National 4-H Council and Harmony Academy are hosting a Meet the Author Webinar to introduce the Quick Connection Cards & Meet Up, Buddy Up Activity Guide. Date: Wednesday, September 25 Time: 12:30 PM EST 🍀 This interactive session, ideal for educators and 4-H professionals, will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to: Integrate the guide seamlessly into your curriculum. Create a positive and engaging learning environment for all youth. Promote positive youth development (PYD) principles. Don't miss out! Register today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dZm2MI #4H

✨ In a world of constant change, 4-H empowers young people to rise above and shine. 🍀 We’re spotlighting students, alumni, parents, volunteers and educators who’ve found their spark and are leading the charge. We want to hear your story—how has 4-H impacted you? Fill out this form and let us know! https://bit.ly/4dSOBfn #Opportunity4All

When youth, educators, and communities come together and are supported by the right resources and experiences, the possibilities truly are endless. That’s the vision behind this summer’s #4HSTEMChallenge, Food for Thought! 🍽️ More than just an engaging activity, this challenge empowers young people to see how they can impact the future of food security. While they’re enjoying hands-on learning, they’re also exploring critical concepts like supply chain management and sustainability.    Interested in joining the challenge? Get your Food for Thought STEM Challenge kit today: https://bit.ly/3yT9QhF   A big thank you to our dedicated 4-H educators at LSU AgCenter, North Dakota State University, Penn State Extension, and University of Nebraska-Lincoln for bringing this experience to life. And we couldn’t do it without the support of our incredible sponsors—Corteva Agriscience, HughesNet, Invenergy, and Nestlé.

Help us spread the word about the upcoming National 4-H Conference and available leadership positions! National 4-H Conference would not be possible without the youth leadership team, collegiate facilitators and adult advisors who provide leadership to conference activities and events. Youth and adults who are interested in serving in these roles should visit, https://lnkd.in/gUErJqNK

Join one of our upcoming 4-H PYD Academy offerings. Don't miss out on these amazing opportunities to expand your knowledge and learn practical applications. Register today! ⭐ Foundations of PYD - Sept. 30 This virtual course provides educators with a comprehensive introduction to the science and practice of positive youth development (PYD) in 4-H. It's recommended for all 4-H professionals interested in developing a fundamental understanding of PYD and the 4-H Thriving Model. ✏️ Program Planning & Evaluation - Sept. 30 This virtual course prepares educators to intentionally plan and evaluate PYD programming as defined by the 4-H Thriving Model. The course is recommended for all 4-H professionals with a minimum of 3 years of 4-H career or other relevant youth development experience. Continue your professional capacity building, expand your network and expertise. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4dGoHe7 ! 🍀 #PYD #4H

🚀 Exciting news! Our panel, "Beyond Ready: Preparing Youth for the Future Workforce," is up for voting on the SXSW PanelPicker! Jill Bramble of National 4-H Council joins business and academic leaders to discuss how these sectors can collaborate to position young people for workforce success. Please take a moment to vote and help bring this conversation to SXSW 2024! 🔗 Vote here: https://lnkd.in/eht7nhTN

Take advantage of our Early Bird rate until October 15th and join us from March 12-16, 2025, for an immersive experience like no other. Ignite by 4-H is designed to help teens discover their passion and prepare for their future. Register: https://bit.ly/46Dd7OC

4-H Educators 🌟 Your impact on youth through 4-H is undeniable! Join us virtually (or in person) on Monday, October 14 at 9 a.m. MST for PYD Spotlight Day: Beyond Ready to Thrive, to learn of 20+ years of research from Dr. Richard and Dr. Jaqueline Lerner about the incredible impact that 4-H has on youth readiness, and how this impact is continued into young adulthood. Participate virtually via livestream or in person at the event in Boise, ID – the choice is yours! PYD Spotlight Day occurs the day before the NAE4-HYDP Conference. Registration is purchased separately. Discover how 4-H empowers youth to thrive, not just now, but throughout their lives. Secure your spot today! 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4feQDay 🍀 #PYDSpotlightDay #PYD #4H

✨"For as long as I can remember, 4-H has been a huge part of my life. From animal projects to archery, it's shaped who I am and what I want to be. At camp, I learned to care for and ride horses 🐎, sparking my love for animals. Now, I'm off to college to major in Animal Studies and one day, become a zoo keeper! 4-H also nurtured my passion for archery. Even when I struck out trying out for the school team, 4-H offered a welcoming space to learn and improve. Fast forward to today, I'm the Older Boys' Top Archer at county camp and aiming to shoot for my college archery team! Without 4-H, my path would be different. It showed me my passions and gave me the support to chase them. I am very thankful to be a 4-Her." 🍀 –Carter, WV 4-H'er #Thisis4H

I was excited to see our nation’s future leaders gather in DC last week for National 4-H Council's True Leaders in Equity Institute (TLEI)! Their energy and passion are truly inspiring and give me immense hope for the future. These changemakers are creating opportunities for all youth, making our communities better places to live, work, play, and collaborate with one another. I was honored to be with them.    We believe in youth and adults working in partnership to leverage the unique strengths that they bring to their communities. TLEI challenges them to collaborate to ideate an equity-related project to grow 4-H programs in their own backyards. This means they take home more than just a swag bag and memories; our cohorts leave TLEI with actionable Lead to Change projects that they'll champion in their 4-H clubs across the country. If you are a youth leader or 4-H educator who attended this year's TLEI, I'd love to hear more about your experience!