Dates: Youth can schedule an appointment with Wendy Rees (399-8202) to compete on one of the following contest dates. Appointments will be scheduled in 15 minute intervals. Once an appointment has been scheduled, youth must either participate or cancel at least one week in advance. If they are a no show for the contest, they will not be allowed to reschedule to compete in that specific contest.
- Wednesday, April 18 (2:30 - 7 p.m.)
- Wednesday, May 16 (2:30 - 7 p.m.)
- Wednesday, May 30 (2:30 - 7 p.m.)
- Wednesday, June 13 (2:30 - 7 p.m.)
- Wednesday, June 20 (2:30 - 7 p.m.)
Registration & Cancellation Deadline: One week prior to contest date.
Eligibility: Grades 8-12
Team or Individual: Individual competition only.
Description & Guidelines: Youth prepare a resume, complete an application, and participate in a 10-minute interview to evaluate their job readiness and interview skills. Contestantants should treat this contest as if they were going through a job interview process.
Awards: Each youth earns a blue, red or white ribbon or certificate based on the Danish judging system:
· Blue (excellent): 90-100 ($3 clover bucks)
· Red (good ): 75-89 ($2 clover bucks)
· White (fair): 74 and below
Youth may call the 4-H office the following day to find out their placings; awards will be mailed.
Guidelines: For the county contest, youth will submit application and resume at the time of registration.
Score Sheet: Youth will be evaluated based upon the following criteria.
Next Steps:
· Youth in 9-12th grades who earn a blue ribbon in the county contest are invited to compete in State Contests in July.