Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security

Career Exploration Modules

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Being part of 4-H prepares youth for their future career. The Careers on the Grow program supports senior 4-H members in exploring career paths, applying their skills, and gaining hands-on work experience.

A full suite of Careers on the Grow programming was provided to 4-H youth during the 2021-2022 fiscal year, including:

Internships

• Eight 4-H members were placed in Summer 2022 internship positions with top employers across the country, including BASF Canada, Canadian Red Cross, Food Banks Canada, and Cargill.

Career Development Webinars

From learning how to create winning scholarship applications to gaining tips on writing a standout resume and cover letter, 4-H youth had the opportunity to participate in an interactive webinar with a top expert in 2022-2023, plus access a digital library of past webinars any time, from anywhere.

Highlights:

• 20 youth participated.

• 100% of surveyed participants agreed the webinars:

• Added to their understanding of the subject matter.

• Provided information they can use to prepare for post-secondary life and future careers.

• Digital library includes on-demand access to seven past webinars.

4-H Canada continued to support two Career Exploration Modules, that assist youth in building career readiness skills, as well as personalized, hands-on exercises. These two modules are available to download for free in French and English on the 4-H Canada website

Highlights:

• 96 secondary students participated in the Growing My Career Choices module, to learn more about themselves, different employment sectors, and career options.

• 65 post-secondary students took their career exploration even further with the Cultivating Career Possibilities module, which encourages a mindful approach to setting and reaching career goals.

eMENTORSHIP PILOT PROGRAM

Mentorship and networking connections are invaluable when it comes to career preparation. That’s why 4-H Canada continued to support the eMentorship Program in the fall of 2022. 4-H members aged 18-25 had the chance to connect with experienced professionals working in sectors that align with their career interests and goals. Throughout the five-week mentorship program, 4-H youth met virtually with their mentors, learning the about their industries, and gaining valuable advice to apply to their own career paths. 100% of participants indicated the experience exceeded their expectations, and they would be interested in participating in a 4-H Canada mentorship program again.