IMPACT AREAS
Young People
Need
4-H Now
We believe all young people and their need to be ready for work and life. Every child is valuable and deserves the support and freedom to choose their own path. Through Positive Youth Development programming, 4-H is preparing young people with the skills they need today—and tomorrow. We believe in the potential of all youth and strive to let their talents flourish.
Digital divide
With a growing coalition of partners, 4-H is helping connect teens with adults in underserved communities to find greater opportunities for employment through access to digital skills training and broadband connectivity. Studies estimate that nearly one in four American households lack access to broadband internet.
Healthy
4-H has proven to instill confidence and resiliency. Dedicated to empowering youth in both body and mind, we rely on scientifically backed studies and programming that drive youth forward so they can be prepared for anything.
Environmental sustainability
4-H'ers are taking action to address sustainability, with more than one million environmental projects completed. 4-H provides a platform for young people to understand the planet's challenges while encouraging a problem-solving mindset and offering practical ways to make a difference through technology, innovation, and community action.
Workforce readiness
College and career readiness is a hallmark of 4-H programming that provides youth hands-on skill development, leadership, teamwork, and communication expertise and a pathway to guide their journey. Survey results show that almost 75% credit 4-H with having helped them decide about college, and 84% of 4-H'ers have identified a career that is a good fit through the program.
Engaged
We believe all young people and their need to be ready for work and life. Every child is valuable and deserves the support and freedom to choose their own path. We believe in the potential of all youth and strive to let their talents flourish. In an environment where members, staff and volunteers feel comfortable being themselves, 4-H empowers and supports young people to drive social change.
