Bonus Episode: 4-H Creating Professionals in the Workforce with Shannon Carvey

Shannon Carvey, the Executive Director at Manitoba 4-H Council Inc., is a generational 4-Her. She has been with 4-H since August 2016 in the role as Club Support Coordinator and transitioned into the Executive Director role in December of 2021. Shannon says that 4-H is the best youth development organization in the world.  They are proud to offer over 90 projects that cover topics of interest ranging from Foods, Sewing, Outdoor Living, Livestock, and much more.  

We start today with a general overview of the 4-H program for listeners who have never heard of 4-H before, or who have limited exposure to 4-H and a bit of information on the history behind the 4-H program, which started right here in Manitoba.  Shannon shares the goals and mission of 4-H and a few of the many program opportunities that are available to members aged 6-25 years. 

We talk about the opportunities that exist through 4-H to foster the development of professionals entering the workforce.  This includes responsibilities that are available to members that provide life skill development at a club, regional and provincial level, as well as public speaking opportunities, and resources that are available to support members in getting career ready.  

The 4-H program has grown to include the “4-H at Home” program which allows members to participate in 4-H programming with their parents, and without needing to travel to club meetings, as well as the “Careers on the Grow” program.  

Shannon also shares information on conferences, travel and exchanges that are available to 4-H members, as well as different scholarship and award opportunities for both members and 4-H alumni.

We wrap up today’s discussion with new and exciting things on the horizon for 4-H in Manitoba.  

For more information about 4-H Manitoba, or the many programs and opportunities 4-H offers, please visit: www.4h.mb.ca or call the Provincial Office at 204-726-1914.

4-H Manitoba can also be found on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

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