Youth Leadership
All Youth Leadership Content
Career Exploration
SDSU Extension 4-H has created the Career Conversations: Exploring My Future in the 605 and Operation Occupation: Unlock Your Potential, which are virtual career exploration courses that are self-guided and free of charge for teachers and youth.
Operation Occupation: Unlock Your Potential
Operation Occupation aims to give young people an insight into various career opportunities right from their screens. The interactive gaming experience allows youth to explore different industries and specific career paths while participating in a virtual escape room format.
Leading the Way: 4-H Junior Leader Resources
Hot sheet that provides counties with resources for their junior leader program.
Become a State 4-H Ambassador
Curious about what it takes to become a South Dakota State 4-H Ambassador? View the position descriptions, term timeline, and application process.
State 4-H Ambassador Program
The State 4-H Ambassador Program strives to develop the minds of young people by increasing and promoting leadership activities through 4-H.
Conference and Teens
Leadership development has long been a focus (and result) of the 4-H experience. SDSU Extension's 4-H program recognizes the tremendous individual and public value that results when our empowered members develop essential leadership skills.
Youth Development
SDSU Extension's youth development programs help prepare youth to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood.
4-H Civocacy Guide
Guidebook for being a civic advocate and engaging with elected officials.
2024-25 State 4-H Ambassador Team
Get to know your 2024-25 State 4-H Ambassador team!
South Dakota 4-H Legislature Program
The South Dakota 4-H Legislature Program engages youth in a hands-on mock legislative session.