VANCOUVER, Wash. Washington State University Vancouver’s youth workforce preparation program “4-H Teen-Works,” a cooperative effort between WSU Vancouver, WSU Extension, Washington State 4-H, and community partners, seeks adult volunteers.
4-H Teen-Works, a no-cost program of the
The program needs members of the community to donate time twice a month to lead short sessions. Previous instructors include WSU Vancouver Engineering graduate Debbie Pollock instructing a course on engineering, Public Safely officers Jeanette Hurt and Lt. Dave Stephenson teaching crime scene investigation and WSU Vancouver students Amanda Lee and Amanda Proise leading a class on poetry and creative writing.
“The teens come here because they want to be here,” said Stephanie Klein, 4-H Teen-Works coordinator. “This is a great opportunity for them to gain extra knowledge about something that interests them from an adult who is passionate about that subject.”
“High School and middle school students are at a point where academic performance is absolutely critical in shaping a postsecondary career path,” said Michael Holroyd, associate professor and Center director. “With our new lower division opportunities at WSU Vancouver, inviting pre-college age kids to our campus is very timely.”
For information and application materials for teens and instructors, contact Stephanie Klein at (360) 546-9160,
WSU Vancouver offers 14 bachelor’s degrees, nine master’s degrees, one doctorate degree and more than 35 fields of study. The campus is located at
4-H Teen-Works members Brittany Sabb, 12, and Nikki Patterson, 16, assist adult volunteers during Science Adventures for younger children at WSU Vancouver Aug. 25
