Transition to Adulthood
Resources
- Education and Work Outcomes During the Transition to Adulthood: Power point presented to The Ohio State University Extension council on youth workforce development trends Nationally and in Ohio
- Youth Workforce Development: Fact Sheet developed by Tasha Snyder, for the Carsey Institute
- Skills for Success in Knowledge Economy: Ohio State University Extension Action Brief
- Ohio 4-H Workforce Preparation Overview
- Education and Work Among Rural Youth -- Tasha Snyder, The Ohio State University
-- Diane McLaughlin and Alisha Coleman-Jensen, Penn State
Podcast about Knowledge Economy and 4-H
Preparing Youth in a Knowledge Economy –
Audience: Extension Professionals/Volunteers
Content: This enhanced podcast explains the transition from an agrarian economy to a knowledge economy and what this means and how these changes are impacting Extension. It furthers shares how all program areas can be involved in preparing young people for skills needed in the 21st Century.
(mms://streaming1.osu.edu/ag/miami_county/Preparing_Youth_in_KE.wmv)
Turning 4-H Experience into Work Experience –
Audience: Youth 4-H Members
Content: This is a fun enhanced podcast for showing at workshops, linking on your webpage or showing at club meetings. It helps 4-H members understand how their 4-H experience is actually valuable work experience. It helps them to identify skills they may have that they can market to a new employer whether through their resume or an interview.
(mms://streaming1.osu.edu/ag/miami_county/Workforce_Prep.wmv)
Skills Needed in the 21st Century –
Audience: Educators/Volunteers/4-H Members
Content: This enhanced podcast is great for running while participants in a program are entering and waiting to start. It highlights some of the key skills needed for youth to be successful in the knowledge economy.
(mms://streaming1.osu.edu/ag/miami_county/21st_Century_Skill.wmv)
Helpful Websites
- Ohio 4-H Workforce Preparation Initiative: The Ohio 4-H Workforce Preparation Initiative was developed to strengthen and expand programs designed to prepare youth with skills for the future.
- Ohio State University Extension Workforce Preparation Initiative