Were you unable to attend Lisa’s teen opportunities workshop this week? You have another opportunity to learn about achievement forms and teen opportunities by attending a virtual workshop hosted by the Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC)! The TLC will host their workshop through Zoom on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 6:00-7:30pm. There is no cost to attend this workshop, but you must register by Friday, September 29th at https://go.osu.edu/AchForm2023 to receive login information.
In 2008, Mike Rowe created the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to launch a national PR campaign for skilled labor. When Mike started the foundation, he wanted to find a way to articulate the qualities he values most. He ended up writing the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge, which stands for “Skill and Work Ethic Aren’t Taboo.” The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge consists of 12 statements that outline the importance of four pillars—work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude.
The MRW Work Ethic Certification focuses on the 12 statements of the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge. Each statement has a story, and each story comes from Mike’s personal experience working with entrepreneurs and hardworking people across the country. Through this program, we break down the origin of each statement in 12 lessons and explore why we believe every student and worker can benefit from embracing this pledge, regardless of their job or skill set.
Ohio is one of the first 4-H programs to offer this opportunity to high school students in the nation! However, it didn’t start there. Since 2021, The Ohio State University ATI was among the first 20 colleges in the nation to offer the Work Ethic Certification, and the first in Ohio.
Open to all Ohio high school youth.
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from September 18 – October 4
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Must be able to attend all sessions.
Registration is due September 8. Limited to 20 participants.
The Licking County 4-H Food and Fashion Board will be hosting a virtual Project Question & Answer Session on Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 7:30-8:30pm. Join us on the Zoom anytime during that hour to have your questions answered about 4-H Project Judging. You can access the Zoom link by going to: https://go.osu.edu/4HJudgingQandA
The Licking County 4-H Food and Fashion Board will be hosting a virtual Still Project Help Session on Monday, June 5, 2023 from 2:00-4:00pm. Hop on the Zoom any time during those hours to get your questions answered about your Still Projects (clothing, food, and special interest). Not sure how to complete your project book? Have a question about your sewing pattern? Need ideas for your foods table setting? You can join at this link: https://osu.zoom.us/j/95930383113?pwd=bWs0UU9Ud2NKM1NBREVHSFJvajRVQT09
They will also be hosting a Project Judging Workshop (in-person) on Wednesday, June 28th and will have a Virtual Question and Answer session on Thursday, July 6th for any last-minute questions before judging. More details to come!
Virtual livestock skillathons will be available for youth to complete between May 30th and October 20th. These virtual skillathons will not be scored. They are intended as a way for youth to practice for the Ohio State Fair other skillathon contests. No pre-registration is required. Please visit https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-skillathons for more information.
Attention poultry project members! There will be a series of poultry webinars geared specifically towards youth taking poultry projects. Experts from Ohio State University Extension will present on different topics on poultry health and well-being during the months of April and May. All session will take place from 6:00-7:30pm and since it’s virtual, you can join from anywhere!
The Ohio 4-H Master Clothing Educators will be hosting a series of virtual trainings for 4-H members taking clothing projects. There will be three dates, which each date focusing on a skill level.
Beginner Level:
Intermediate Level:
Advanced Level:
Help recognize the 4-H members, Cloverbuds, volunteers, or educators in your life who embody This is Ohio 4-H! by submitting your photos. Any 4-H member may submit photos for the This is Ohio 4-H! Photo Contest. There will be two divisions, Junior (4-H age 8-13) and Senior (4-H age 14-19). All entries must be submitted by May 17. Winners will be featured in a special Ohio 4-H Highlights newsletter and used to promote 4-H around the state. Please see attached guidelines for full details.
Submission:
Please submit a JPEG file for each photo. One photo may be submitted per category.
If you have any questions, please email ohio4hfoundation@osu.edu.
University of Wyoming Extension is hosting a Virtual Career Fair on March 21, 2023 at 6:00pm via Zoom. You will be able to meet with professionals in a variety of fields to explore your interests! Visit https://wyoming4h.org/virtual-career-night/ to learn more.
Ohio 4-H is hosting a virtual 4-H Club Officer Training On Monday, February 27, 2023 from 7:00-8:30pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about holding a 4-H club office. There will also be a session for 4-H Club Advisors! Register online by Friday, February 24, 2023 by visiting http://go.osu.edu/officer. Once you register, an email confirmation with the Zoom link will be sent to the email address with which you registered.
And don’t forget, we’ll also have a county-wide officer training this year! We are happy to bring back the Club Officer Training Workshop and New Family Orientation in 2023! This event is a great opportunity for members who will be serving in an officer role to learn more about their officer role and gain hands-on experience and helpful resources so they will be better prepared to serve as an officer in 2023. Members who maybe aren’t serving in an officer role yet, but would like to learn more are also encouraged to participate!
We will also have a session for New Family Orientation to help new families learn more about what 4-H has to offer and to have their questions answered.
