4-H Portfolios: A Practical Model for Assessing Youth Impact in Utah Communities

A statewide youth needs assessment ranked writing cover letters and résumés as top life skills needed by Utah’s youth. The Utah 4-H Portfolio program has taught over 1,600 youth in grades 3 to 12 to write cover letters and résumés since 2019. Working with adult leaders in their communities, youth are using 4-H Portfolios to solidify a clear pathway from their 4-H experience to a successful career

4-H Career Readiness- Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences, Animal and Dairy Science Emphasis

This brochure gives 4-H members information about preparing for careers in animal and dairy science.

4-H Career Readiness - Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences, Equine and Management Emphasis

This brochure gives 4-H members information about preparing for careers in animal, dairy and veterinary science, with equine and management emphasis

4-H Career Readiness - Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences, Biotechnology Emphasis

This brochure gives 4-H members information about preparing for careers in Animal, dairy and veterinary science, with a biotechnology emphasis

4-H Career Readiness - Agribusiness

This brochure gives 4-H members information about preparing for careers in agribusiness

4-H Career Readiness - Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences, Bioveterinary Science Emphasis

This brochure gives 4-H members information about preparing for careers in Animal, dairy and veterinary science, with a bioveterinary emphasis

Utah 4-H Portfolio Guide

This booklet describes 4-H portfolios including how to make portfolios and portfolio contests

The Impact of Utah 4-H on Positive Youth Development

4-H is the largest youth development program in the United States. Utah 4-H conducts programs guided by the principles of positive youth development to help youth across the state lead a successful life. This article discusses the impact of Utah 4-H on the wellbeing of youth

Examining the Utah 4-H Volunteer Program: The Effects of Donation and Motives in Relation to Volunteer Recruitment and Retention

Identifying the motivating factors for recruitment and retention of volunteers who are currently enrolled in Utah 4-H is essential to the maintenance of a successful program. This study aimed to determine if there were any specific volunteer motivators related to retention and recruitment and how those motivators related to the cultural demographics of Utah volunteers. Data were collected from 4-H volunteers across the state of Utah to gather baseline information about demographics and motivations. Results indicated that religious affiliation was not a strong indicator of volunteer recruitment but served as a strong motivator toward volunteer retention. The underlying motive of the 4-H volunteers, related to all types of involvement in the program, was an altruistic desire to help others

Examining the Utah 4-H Volunteer Program: The Effects of Donation and Motives in Relation to Volunteer Recruitment and Retention

Identifying the motivating factors for recruitment and retention of volunteers who are currently enrolled in Utah 4-H is essential to the maintenance of a successful program. This study aimed to determine if there were any specific volunteer motivators related to retention and recruitment and how those motivators related to the cultural demographics of Utah volunteers. Data were collected from 4-H volunteers across the state of Utah to gather baseline information about demographics and motivations. Results indicated that religious affiliation was not a strong indicator of volunteer recruitment but served as a strong motivator toward volunteer retention. The underlying motive of the 4-H volunteers, related to all types of involvement in the program, was an altruistic desire to help others