Designing and Delivering Youth Educational programs with Latinx community partners
Primary Topic:
4-H & Youth
Other Topics:
4-H & Youth, Food Systems, FCS, Nutrition, & Food Safety
Lead Mentor:
Faith Kroschel
4-H Youth Development and Outreach County Specialist
Internship Overview:
This internship aims to introduce the intern to job expectations and skills required to be a successful Extension Agent in Youth Development and Outreach. The internship will also support & expand our work with local youth 4-H programs in conjunction with local partners Casa de la Esperanza and the Boulder County Community Housing programs.
Goals, Scope and Objectives:
The internship will explore youth participation in hands-on learning where the Latinx community resides.
The intern should have a background in and working toward a degree in education, nutrition, agriculture, youth development, or social science-related degrees. The internship would also benefit from an individual that is bilingual and has experience working with Latinx and/or low-income youth of color. The intern may have the opportunity to experience various 4-H activities occurring throughout the internship related to livestock, natural resources, community health & nutrition, horticulture, garden management, and fire recovery.
The intern will be given the task to plan, organize, deliver and evaluate educational programs rooted in 4-H methodology and positive youth development to LatinX and underserved youth audiences throughout the summer. The programs may consist of a variety of topics and activities including but not limited to Horticulture/ Gardening, STEAM, Home Economics, & Livestock, and Disaster Recovery. Instruction will be provided onsite but may be modified based on current local guidance throughout the internship. The intern will be responsible for the delivery of available curriculum, as well as the development of an activity kit. The kit will be developed throughout the summer with guidance from the Extension staff mentor(s).
The intern should have a background in and working toward a degree in education, nutrition, agriculture, youth development, or social science-related degrees. The internship would also benefit from an individual that is bilingual and has experience working with Latinx and/or low-income youth of color. The intern may have the opportunity to experience various 4-H activities occurring throughout the internship related to livestock, natural resources, community health & nutrition, horticulture, garden management, and fire recovery.
The intern will be given the task to plan, organize, deliver and evaluate educational programs rooted in 4-H methodology and positive youth development to LatinX and underserved youth audiences throughout the summer. The programs may consist of a variety of topics and activities including but not limited to Horticulture/ Gardening, STEAM, Home Economics, & Livestock, and Disaster Recovery. Instruction will be provided onsite but may be modified based on current local guidance throughout the internship. The intern will be responsible for the delivery of available curriculum, as well as the development of an activity kit. The kit will be developed throughout the summer with guidance from the Extension staff mentor(s).
With which stakeholder group(s) will the intern work?
The intern will work with local partnerships with Casa de la Esperanza and Boulder County Housing Community Programs to extend Extension programming into three communities. The intern will work directly with our community partners in Boulder County and program participants to conduct a needs assessment that will help guide the evaluation plan and tool. The evaluation tools will also help ensure that participants’ voices, concerns, and suggestions are heard and valued.
What student learning outcomes do you anticipate and what are the opportunities for professional development?
The student would have the opportunity to be involved with program planning, delivery, and evaluation, and learn essential skills associated with each aspect. Additionally, the student will conduct research on evaluation methods and tools currently used in 4-H and youth development, such as Common Measures. Next, the student will develop, test, and pilot an evaluation plan that includes evaluation questions, evaluation design, and data analysis. Throughout the summer the intern will hone their skills in communicating with diverse audiences, community stakeholders, and partners, while planning, implementing, and evaluating programs. In addition, students will increase their knowledge of youth-serving organizations. As a result, students will build professional relationships and grow their professional network to obtain additional opportunities in the future.
At the conclusion of the internship the intern will be able to:
• Develop and implement curriculum-based programs for youth
• Develop evaluation tools for specific program(s)
• Revise existing programs and update delivery materials
• Hone skills working with stakeholders and partners
At the conclusion of the internship the intern will be able to:
• Develop and implement curriculum-based programs for youth
• Develop evaluation tools for specific program(s)
• Revise existing programs and update delivery materials
• Hone skills working with stakeholders and partners
