The national 4-H Youth Directions
Council conducted the study. 440 youth, staff, and program leaders
from 44 states (including MN) responded to a survey examining youth
voice within the 4-H system.
Year Published: 2000
Authors: National 4-H Youth
Directions Council team.
Findings:
- 76% of youth ages 18 and under have input
in fair board issues.
- 62% of counties have a youth council.
- 45% of youth play an active role in planning
and leading state events and programs.
- 19% of youth have an equal voice in state
advisory boards.
- 18% of youth are involved in the selection
processes for 4-H staff.
- 6% of youth have a voice in the selection
process of state 4-H staff and faculty.
How to get a copy of the study results: http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/ |
