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Our 4-H Impact in 2021

Issue

Organizations lack leaders skilled in strategic planning, change management, idea sharing, listening, and emotional intelligence. This skill and knowledge gap impacts all industries.

Action

For many 4-H members, the leadership path starts in their local club, and youth gain speed in their leadership journey after attending one of the many Illinois 4-H camps and conferences. The conferences are diverse in their training and appeal. The fundamental 4-H ideal of “learn by doing” encourages youth to experiment, innovate, and think independently.

Impact

Illinois 4-H improves youth life skills, such as communicating, decision making, and goal setting.

"Since we are the future, we want to share knowledge, ideas and experiences while helping others grow."

~Carina Engst, McLean County Youth Leadership Team Member

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Junior leadership Conference

75 participants from across Illinois

4-H teen leaders make a difference today while preparing critical skills for tomorrow.

  • 4-H Teens are confident in their leadership skills
  • motivated to lead because of the 4-H experience
  • team players comfortable working with teens or adults in group settings

93%

felt like the conference gave them the chance to explore something they care about.

93%

felt motivated to impact and influence others because of the conference.