Assessing the Influence of 4-H Participation on the Development of Workforce Readiness Skills
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| Title: | Assessing the Influence of 4-H Participation on the Development of Workforce Readiness Skills |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jodi L. Smith, Jamie Mullins, Lisa Ingram, Brenda Pruett, Allison Nichols, Carole Scheerbaum, Lorrie Wright, Amanda Johnson |
| Source: | Journal of Extension. 2024 62(4). |
| Availability: | Clemson University Press. 116 Sigma Drive, Clemson, SC 29634. Tel: 864-656-7156; e-mail: journalofextension@clemson.edu; Web site: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Youth Programs, Job Skills, Skill Development, Program Effectiveness, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Extension Education, Alumni, Young Adults, Communication Skills, County Programs, State Programs, National Programs, Individual Development |
| ISSN: | 1077-5315 |
| Abstract: | We examined the impact of 4-H participation on workforce readiness skill development, including personal, work, communication, and problem solving/decision-making. The study examined two levels of 4-H activities: county-level and state-level. The online survey instrument contained questions about demographics, skill development and 4-H participation. Respondents indicated participation in county-level activities was positively related to the development of the four workforce skills; however, participation in state-level activities was significantly related to the development of work skills. Problem solving/decision-making skills was least associated to county or state-level participation. We recommend Extension professionals intentionally incorporate workforce readiness skills into all 4-H activities. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1457361 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | We examined the impact of 4-H participation on workforce readiness skill development, including personal, work, communication, and problem solving/decision-making. The study examined two levels of 4-H activities: county-level and state-level. The online survey instrument contained questions about demographics, skill development and 4-H participation. Respondents indicated participation in county-level activities was positively related to the development of the four workforce skills; however, participation in state-level activities was significantly related to the development of work skills. Problem solving/decision-making skills was least associated to county or state-level participation. We recommend Extension professionals intentionally incorporate workforce readiness skills into all 4-H activities. |
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| ISSN: | 1077-5315 |
