Organizational Systems

connect people and priorities for the greatest impact. Today's youth development work requires a complex set of skills that are necessary for a stable and sustainable program.

The area of Organizational Systems captures those areas that are relevant to the daily work of 4-H and at the same time focus on the mission and vision of youth development for tomorrow.

Mastering these competencies leads to a sense of professionalism that underscores the value of ethics, improved scholarship in 4-H, and greater impact on young
people.

Systems for work.  Having systems in place to help us do our work effectively allows us to focus time on the important things - youth!  Below are links to key systems that we have in place in NYS.  Do not hesitate to ask if you have questions.

• Blue Ribbon Youth Enrollment program (BRYE)
• Risk Management
• Delivery modes
  • Club Management
  • Afterschool
  • School Enrichment
  • 4-H Camp
  • Military Partnerships
  • Events/Fairs
• 4-H Youth Development Network, and PWTs:
  • Sci/Tech
  • Healthy Lifestyles
  • Youth Community Action
• Promoting 4-H

Other important information

• Tractor Safety

Systems for personal effectiveness.  The better we manage our time, professional development needs, interpersonal skills etc., the easier it is to grow as a professional and make a career in youth development work.  Below are topics that may be of help.

• time management
• balancing work and family
• enhancing interpersonal skills
• managing budgets and resources
• ethics and scholarship

Professional Development Opportunities. Continuing education is designed to enhance and promote professional Extension work.

Find Out More

CCE Prof Dev webpage. Opportunities, curriculum, resources, and support for Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators.

4-H Professional Development Listing. Current listing of some of the most relevant 4-H professional development opportunities.

NYS Association of CCE 4-H Educators. Professional Deve-lopment Association for 4-H Educators, which includes conferences and resources listed in the 4-H Professional Development Listing and relevant committees.

Important Resources for New 4-H Staff. A page of links to basic resources and documents for all 4-H Youth Development staff.

4-H Mentoring Committee. Welcomes and supports new 4-H Educators. District reps help to identify mentors and share tools to strengthen learning partnerships. Contact co-chairs, Katrina Ellis or Mark Wittmeyer for details.