4-H Explores — College and Career Pathways

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June 1–2, 2022 (doesn’t interfere with attendance at state congress event)
University of Missouri
Registration open in 4-H Online March 1–April 15
Cost: $140

4-H Explores is an in-depth, career and college pathways experience for Missouri 4-H members ages 14–18.

 4-H Explores will:

  • Educate youth on college and career opportunities, especially those at the University of Missouri
  • Create an environment for youth to discover their passions through hands-on, experiential learning 
  • Connect youth to peers, students, professionals with similar interest and goals
  • Support youth in their college and career decisions by providing them with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed

Event tracks

  • College of Education and Human Development
  • College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
    • Life Science — Animal Science, Biochemistry, Plant Science and Agriculture Systems Technology, Food Science and Nutrition, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Science and Management, and Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
    • Social Science — Agricultural Education, Hospitality Management, Parks, Recreation, and Sport, Agribusiness Management, and Personal Financial Planning
    • Agriculture Policy — Youth will spend the first day in Jefferson City and the second day meeting with industry/university professionals in Columbia.