The State Office is now accepting resumes for the 2018 National 4-H Congress and
2019 National 4-H Conference.
The deadline for resume submissions is May 15, 2018.
Listed below are details for each event. Please
email Julie Tritz, 4-H Extension Agent, for more details.
2018 National Congress
National 4-H Congress
National 4-H Congress is a mix of educational, service, and recreational opportunities held in the City of Atlanta. Youth attending will participate in the following:
- Workshops designed to develop and enhance your leadership skills
- Plenary sessions with outstanding speakers and entertainers
- A Service-Learning Experience during which you will participate in hands-on service projects
- Tours and recreational opportunities throughout the city.
WHO:
Youth delegates must be between 14 and 19 years old at the time of the event and current West Virginia 4-H'er.
WHEN:
Held annually each November.
WHERE:
Atlanta, Georgia
WV delegates are selected to attend Congress through a resume and interview process.
2019 National Conference
National 4-H Conference
National 4-H Conference is a civic engagement and leadership opportunity. Youth will partner with federal agencies and share their voice on important issues such as education and climate change; work with youth from throughout the United State to create positive social change, make connections with mentors; meet with National Leaders such as US Senators.
Youth choose a topic, research the issues, work with their peers to develop a 45-minute briefing, and formally present to federal partners such as the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Department of Education.
WHO:
Youth delegates must be between 15 and 19 years old at the time of the event and current West Virginia 4-H'er.
WHEN:
Held annually each Spring.
WHERE:
Washington, D.C.
Four (4) WV Youths are selected to attend National 4-H Conference. Delegates are selected though a resume and interview process.