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Training and Professional Development Resources: National 4-H Learning Priorities Six National 4-H Learning Priorities have been identified to focus on professional development for 4-H staff between 2007-2012. The goal is to provide learning opportunities for 4-H professionals that will enhance program quality, which leads to positive outcomes for young people and improves the long-term success of 4-H. Each of the teams has completed specific projects and/or programs that support the work of the priority areas. Resources and updates will be added as they are completed or available. 1. Essential Elements of Youth Development 2. Volunteer Development for the Next Generation 3. Evaluating for Impact 4. Expanding Outreach to New and Underserved Audiences 5. Building Effective Organizational Systems 4-H Youth Development Practitioners Apprenticeship Program The 4-H Youth Development Practitioners Apprenticeship Program is available to all states and includes formal instruction, on-the-job training and a mentor relationship. Evaluation results indicate that the apprenticeship model is an effective model for helping 4-H front-line youth workers. The Department of Labor has approved the standards for the 4-H Youth Development Apprenticeship Certificate, raising the status and recognition of youth workers. This program is done in partnership with NAE4-HA. The apprenticeship program targets frontline practitioners who deliver comprehensive services to youth. Each Apprentice is assigned to a Master Practitioner, who serves as a supervisor, advisor and role model in support of the Apprentice. The goals of the initiative include:
The apprenticeship program is intended to strengthen the field of youth work and improve service delivery through quality training opportunities for youth practitioners. Read the overview handout to learn more. Related Instruction Resources and On-the-Job Learning Syllabus Related Instruction Bibliography | |
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