Job Readiness

Skills & Practice Opportunities

Job readiness is a set of skills and behaviors needed for any job youth may be interested in. These are often referred to as soft skills, and include things like communication, problem solving, teamwork, work ethic, and time management. The 4-H Job Readiness Contest gives 4-H members the opportunity to practice these skills in the format of applying for a job.

Objectives

Select clothing and accessories appropriate for interview
Practice appropriate hygiene and grooming practices.
Learn to fill out the application and creating resume and cover letter.
Opens doors to vocational or professional careers.

Who Can Participate

4-H members must be actively enrolled.
Intermediate Division (11- 13 years old) - (May participate in only 1 contest Image dress OR Job Readiness)
Senior Division (14 and up)

Specific Requirements

Intermediate 4-H Members may choose one of two jobs in their division:

Retail Sales Associate
Kennel Assistant

Senior 4-H Members may choose one of four jobs in their division:

Retails Sales Associate
Kennel Assistant
Equine Barn Student Assistant
Greenhouse Worker

Guidelines:

No animals of any kind
Judges decisions are final
No parents or leaders in contest area

School/Club Responsibility & Rewards:

Leaders/Parents will be responsible for submitting the 4-H members application, cover letter and resume to karen.christie@okstate.edu by set date. Entries should be filled out digitally or written by 4-H members.

Youth will be contacted one week before the contest through leaders to sign up for an interview time on contest date. Interviews will be held in person at contest location.

***All Divisions*** 4-H members will be judged based on application, resume, their phone call to set up the interview, their attire and interview skills.

Member will receive a Certificate and ribbon for 1st 2nd and 3rd place in each category. The Overall Champion and Reserve Champion per Division will receive certificate and neck ribbon, also an invitation to the Achievement Banquet.

Persons who require alternative means for communication or program information or any other reasonable accommodation need to contact Adair County Extension at (918) 696-2253 or karen.christie@okstate.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.