Extension's Role in Preparing Youth for the Workforce: A Challenge to Extension Professionals

Authors

• Graham R. Cochran, Ohio State University ExtensionFollow
• Kimberly Catchpole, Ohio State University ExtensionFollow
• Nate Arnett, Ohio State University ExtensionFollow
• Theresa M. Ferrari, Ohio State University ExtensionFollow

Volume

48

Issue

4

Abstract

During the first decade of the 21st century, much as been written about the knowledge economy, implications for work, and concerns about a widening gap between the skills employers need and the capabilities of employees. An intentional focus on workforce preparation will improve the impact of 4-H programming by more clearly demonstrating a return on investment to stakeholders, better preparing future leaders for the workforce and life, and helping fill a gap for employers. A call to action and five questions (e.g., "Why 21st century skills?") are presented with initial thought from the authors.

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Recommended Citation

Cochran, G. R., Catchpole, K., Arnett, N., & Ferrari, T. M. (2010). Extension's Role in Preparing Youth for the Workforce: A Challenge to Extension Professionals. Journal of Extension, 48(4), Article 9. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.48.04.09