Abstract
4-H Programs provide work readiness skills like teamwork, respect, leadership, critical thinking, work ethics, and communication. Supported studies are highlighted as well as results from an evaluation of youth participants from a Know Your Government statewide program. Data was collected from middle and high school age youth to measure their self-reported increase in work readiness skills as well as knowledge of government. Results are discussed in terms of their relevance to life skill theory and measurement. The study supports the value of 4-H Youth Development Programs as a means for youth to acquire work readiness skills.
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Knutz, Mike
(2026)
"4-H Builds Work Readiness Skills in Youth,"
Journal of Youth Development: Vol. 21:
Iss.
3, Article 18.
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/jyd/vol21/iss3/18
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