4-H Updates its Strategy to Better Prepare Youth

The national 4-H program launched Beyond Ready, a nationwide initiative designed to empower ten million young people with the skills, resilience, and confidence they need to thrive in a changing world.  While schools play a critical role in education, 4-H says they can’t do it alone.  As the largest youth development organization in the country, 4-H is equipped to bridge the gap between school and the working world.

Employers are increasingly focusing on skills extending beyond traditional subjects, with 77% stating the need for analytical thinking, creativity, resilience, and adaptability.  To meet their goals, 4-H outlined multiple key initiatives to drive the Beyond Ready Campaign, including partnerships with land-grant universities to provide more college credit and credentialing programs.

4-H will also invest in educators by expanding Positive Youth Development training opportunities, as well as mobilizing the 4-H network to accelerate impact by leveraging key partnerships with government agencies and universities.

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