STEM Education

Empowering Youth for a Technological Future
Youth are at the forefront of our technological future. Today, STEM workers make up about 24% of the total U.S. workforce, with the number of STEM jobs projected to reach approximately 11.3 million by 2030​ (NSF - National Science Foundation)​​ (Home | SSTI)​​ (STEM Education Guide)​. Recognizing these dynamics, the Washington County 4-H program focuses on STEM education to empower and train youth for tomorrow’s economy. Through fun, experiential learning programs like the FIRST® LEGO® League, VEX Robotics, the 4-H Institute of Technology, and the Maker movement, we believe youth in Washington County will become college-bound with a keen focus on STEM fields. Additionally, they will acquire essential skills to thrive as effective leaders in an ever-changing labor market.

Podcast

Paul Hill is a Research and Extension Professor at Utah State University where he has developed national, award-winning STEM education programs. This podcast is for the community of caring adults who serve young people in their profession and as volunteers. In this show, Paul deconstructs the foremost youth programs (e.g., FIRST robotics, 4-H) and resources for guiding young people down the path of innovation and leadership with successful professionals and volunteers. This is your go-to podcast for understanding how to lead, mentor, and inspire tomorrow’s innovators.

Tomorrow's Innovators