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New Survey Finds Teens Without Access to High-Speed Internet Are Less Likely to Believe They Can Achieve the American Dream
A new survey by National 4-H Council and Microsoft Corp. found that teens without broadband Internet access are less optimistic about their social and economic mobility. Twenty-one million people living in the United States, including 17 million living in rural communities, do not have access to broadband Internet, according to the Federal Communications Commission, making a challenge out of everyday tasks like looking for jobs, applying to college and connecting with peers.
National 4-H Council Selects Aramark Leisure Services to Manage National 4-H Conference Center
After a multi-year analysis, National 4‑H Council has selected Aramark to manage all operations of the National 4‑H Conference Center in Chevy Chase, MD. This new partnership aims to maximize value and ensure a healthy future for the Center, which has operated independently since 1959.
Celebrity Chef Carla Hall Partners with 4-H to Serve as 4-H Healthy Habits Program Ambassador
The Walmart Foundation has awarded a $3 million grant to National 4‑H Council to reach over 250,000 youth and their communities with essential nutrition education through the 4‑H Healthy Habits Program in 2020. Since 2012, National 4‑H Council, through funding from the Walmart Foundation, has impacted over one million young people with healthy living programming, focusing on underserved populations who face challenges in achieving positive health outcomes nationwide.
CEOs, 4-H Young Alum Elected to National 4-H Council Board
National 4‑H Council has announced the election of three new Trustees to its Board – James C. Collins, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Corteva Agriscience; Wade Miquelon, Chief Executive Officer, JOANN; and Tennessee 4‑H alumnus Justin Cross, Young Alumni Advisory Committee (YAAC) Representative.
Facebook Visionary and 4-H Alum Wants Access to STEM for All Youth and Commits $1M Investment to Support 4-H
National 4‑H Council and notable 4‑H alum, Andrew ‘Boz’ Bosworth, announce a one-million-dollar donation to support 4‑H in bringing access to hands-on science, technology, and math (STEM) learning opportunities to youth across the country.
NBC News Learn and National 4-H Council Launch “4-H Inspires Kids to Do” Video Series
Today, NBC News Learn launched “4‑H Inspires Kids to Do,” an original video series featuring youth making a difference across the United States. These young adults lead programs, supported by 4‑H, which tackle the most challenging issues in their local communities.
University Leader Named New Extension Health Director
During a meeting of the Well Connected Communities (WCC) National Advisory Committee today, Dr. Roger Rennekamp was introduced as the new Extension Health Director for the Cooperative Extension System. In his role supporting the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy, Rennekamp will explore strategies that scale communities through the WCC initiative into system-wide opportunities for policy and health equity change and enhance the leadership of Cooperative Extension in the field of health.
4-H National Youth Science Day Inspires Over 250,000 Young People to Explore Computer Science in October
During the month of October, over 250,000 youth will become game changers, learning how to use computer science skills to make a difference in their communities, through the 12th annual 4‑H National Youth Science Day (4‑H NYSD).
National 4-H Council and Bayer Extend Science Matters Partnership to Build Future Leaders in Agri-Science
In order to help accelerate the skills needed to secure the future of food and agriculture, National 4‑H Council and Bayer have announced a multi-million, multi-year commitment to expand the reach and impact of the Science Matters initiative.
About 4-H
4‑H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4‑H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4‑H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4‑H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4‑H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.
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