ERIC Number: EJ1035368
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Dec
Pages: 8
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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Perceptions of Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassadors on Career Development, Higher Education, and Leadership Development
Zanolini, William F.; Rayfield, John; Ripley, Jeff
Journal of Extension, v51 n6 Article 6RIB6 Dec 2013
Selected 4-H youth participated in the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador program. Forty-five youth participated in the 3-day program delivered by university professors and staff, Texas AgriLife Extension faculty and industry representatives. An instrument was developed and administered to the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassadors at the end of their first year of service to evaluate their perceptions regarding the perceived impacts the program had on: 1) career goals, 2) higher education opportunities, and 3) leadership development. The students perceived the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program increased their understanding of career development, higher education, and leadership development.
Descriptors: Career Development, Higher Education, Leadership Training, State Programs, Extension Agents, Extension Education, Youth Programs, College Programs, School Community Programs, Educational Opportunities, Participant Satisfaction, Animal Husbandry, Likert Scales, Change Strategies, Secondary School Students, Online Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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