scholarly journals Linking Experiential Workshops and Increased STEM Interest Among First- and Second-Generation Latino Youth

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 198-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeff Sallee ◽  
Ronald B. Cox ◽  
Rita Flores ◽  
Steven R. Cooper ◽  
Belinda I. Gomez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Latino Students ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Latino Youth ◽  
State University ◽  
College Life ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
Career Option

Extension outreach professionals are searching for new methods to target the growing population of Latino students. Oklahoma State University faculty in the Animal Science department and the 4-H Youth Development program partnered to sponsor a 4-H STEM Institute designed to promote science, technology, engineering, and math to Latino students in the Unidos Se Puede program. The STEM Institute was designed to introduce the Latino youth to college life and STEM based career opportunities. The program was evaluated utilizing the 4-H Common Measures Science instruments. The results indicate a positive impact on the youth’s perception of STEM as a career option. The students increase in self-efficacy predicts the students will increase their persistence in the subjects of science and math (Simpkins, Davis-Kean, & Eccles, 2006). Increased persistence in science and math leads to increased success in post secondary STEM studies and occupations.

scholarly journals The Impact of a Youth Development Program on Secondary Students’ Career Aspirations

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 75-88
Author(s):  
Bonita Williams ◽  
Jody Thompson ◽  
Tonya Taylor ◽  
Karen Eley Sanders
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Students ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Career Decisions ◽  
Career Aspirations ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Racial Ethnic

This study’s purpose determined the extent to which adolescents’ participation in a youth development program may be linked to the participants’ post-secondary education and career aspirations. One hundred and seven adolescents, ages 14-19 in grades 8-12 completed Holland’s Vocational Interest Survey and the 4-H Career Decision Survey. Ordinal regression analysis indicated participation in 4-H had a positive impact on career decisions for students who participated in 4-H for two years (p< .038) and six years (p< .001). Significant differences were apparent with 80% of the racial/ethnic groups surveyed concerning a college fair’s impact on career choice and college major determination.

Can a healthy youth development clinic serving latino families be youth friendly and family oriented? A mixed-methods evaluation

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Veronica Svetaz ◽  
Diego Garcia-Huidobro ◽  
Ghaffar Ali Hurtado ◽  
Laura Trebs ◽  
Stephanie Hernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Latino Youth ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Mixed Methods Evaluation ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Centeredness ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Family Centered

Abstract Background: Parenting adolescents poses challenges that are exacerbated by immigration. Aqui Para Ti [Here for You] (APT) is a clinic-based, healthy youth development program that provides family-centered care for Latino youth and their families who are mostly immigrants from Mexico and Latin America. Objectives: To present the APT model of care and report the experiences of youth and their parents. Subjects: APT patients between 11 and 24 years (n=30) and parents (n=15). Most youth patients were female, between 11 and 17 years, and from Mexico. Most parents were female, 40 years or younger, and from Mexico. Methods: Youth participants completed a survey and participated in an individual semi-structured interview, and parent participants attended focus groups. Descriptive statistics summarized survey data. Interviews and focus groups were transcribed and analyzed in Spanish using content analysis by two independent coders. Quantitative and qualitative findings were integrated using side-by-side comparisons. Researchers not involved in the coding process contributed with the interpretation of the findings. Results: Youth and parents were satisfied with the services received at APT. Youth felt listened to by their providers (100%), felt they could trust them (100%) and valued comprehensive care. Eighty-seven percent reported that their experiences at APT were better than at other clinics. Parents valued the family parallel care, confidentiality, family-centeredness, and the cultural inclusivity of the APT services. Conclusion: Patients and parents were satisfied with the services offered at APT. Family parallel care could be a positive alternative to deliver confidential and family-centered services to immigrant families.

scholarly journals Impact of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in the Junior Secondary School Years: Individual Growth Curve Analyses

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 253-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Cecilia M. S. Ma
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Individual Growth ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Junior Secondary School ◽  
Junior Secondary ◽  
Tier 1

The Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programs) is a positive youth development program implemented in school settings utilizing a curricular-based approach. In the third year of the Full Implementation Phase, 19 experimental schools (n = 3,006 students) and 24 control schools (n = 3,727 students) participated in a randomized group trial. Analyses based on linear mixed models via SPSS showed that participants in the experimental schools displayed better positive youth development than did participants in the control schools based on different indicators derived from the Chinese Positive Youth Development Scale, including positive self-identity, prosocial behavior, and general positive youth development attributes. Differences between experimental and control participants were also found when students who joined the Tier 1 Program and perceived the program to be beneficial were employed as participants of the experimental schools. The present findings strongly suggest that the Project P.A.T.H.S. is making an important positive impact for junior secondary school students in Hong Kong.

scholarly journals CANADIAN MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS DISCOVERY PROGRAM

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Laing
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Students ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Art And Technology ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
Career Option ◽  
Discovery Program ◽  
Problem Solve ◽  
The Many ◽  
The University

In the news and ever present on the minds of people in the technology and manufacturing sector is Canada’s need to replace nearly four hundred thousand skilled employees who will be progressively retiring over the next several years. To compound this problem, there has been a steady decline in student enrollment in the secondary and post secondary institutions in the science and technology areas (one of the main human resource feeds). Part of the reason for this can be directly related to a lack of awareness, not only to the diverse and exciting career opportunities found in contemporary manufacturing, but also just how important this sector of the economy will be to Canada’s future. This paper explores the success of the CME (Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters) pilot discovery program initiated by Design Engineering from the University of Manitoba. The initiative was directly aimed at secondary students from science, math, business, art, and technology programs. The main objective was to inspire these students by allowing them to experience first hand the many exciting facets of modern-day manufacturing. This was achieved by a hands-on approach to designing, building, and testing a project using their ingenuity to problem solve and the latest type of technology to fabricate their design. The success of this program was at the very least to be aware of a career option they may not of otherwise considered, and at the very most an opportunity to take the first steps to an exciting and rewarding career with the many possibilities that manufacturing has to offer.

scholarly journals University of California 4-H Latino Initiative: Experiences of Bicultural and Bilingual Staff

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven M. Worker ◽  
María G. Fábregas Janeiro ◽  
Claudia P. Diaz Carrasco ◽  
Katherine E. Soule
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Latino Youth ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
University Of California ◽  
First Year ◽  
Development Programming ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
The University

We report data from the first year of an initiative to engage Latino youth and families in the 4-H Youth Development Program, managed by the University of California. Through qualitative questionnaires and focus group interviews, we analyzed experiences of 6 new bilingual and bicultural program staff, hired specifically to implement youth development programming to reach Latino youth. Staff reported a steep learning curve, with competing demands to build relationships, engage youth, and show results. Lessons learned may help shape activities that other youth development programs may consider in similar efforts.

Turning the Corner

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Douglas Evans ◽  
E. Andrade ◽  
R. Villalba ◽  
I. Cubilla ◽  
I. Rivera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Latino Youth ◽  
Development Theory ◽  
Immigrant Community ◽  
Youth Engagement ◽  
Latino Immigrant ◽  
Focus Group Data ◽  
Adolescent Engagement

This article reports on formative research to develop the Adelante brand, an innovative program for Latino immigrant adolescents and their families. The brand applies social marketing principles used in previous health brands in areas such as tobacco control, substance use, and HIV prevention. Specific objectives were to apply branding principles as an approach to increasing adolescent engagement with, and participation in, a community-based youth development program called Adelante, which is based on positive youth development theory. We collected data in a primarily low-income Latino immigrant community, Langley Park, MD, located near Washington, DC. A total of 39 adolescents, ages 13–19, participated in six focus groups. We designed and tested a brand positioning statement, associations, a logo and graphics, and youth archetypes. We used thematic content analysis to code focus group data into broad topic areas and then analyzed the data using substantive coding to identify themes. The concepts of strength, resilience, and “turning the corner” by overcoming life obstacles and succeeding were the main themes. Latino youth face a challenging environment in which they grow up, finish school, and succeed. Adelante represents a source of support and help to turn the corner. A graphic depicting a city street corner with a darker side (past) and a brighter side (future) was identified as the Adelante logo. Youth characters named Victor and Erika, and an educational entertainment strategy, were conceived as a way to create a brand persona. Adelante is now actively building its brand to increase youth engagement in the program.

scholarly journals School Based 4-H Programming: Middle and High School Age Youth Programs

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Spero
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Development Program ◽  
School Age ◽  
Negative Behaviors ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
School Based ◽  
School Programs ◽  
High School Programs

All youth, regardless of age, are at risk for engaging in negative behaviors that can get them into trouble during the afterschool hours when parents and other family members are at work. Middle and high school-age youth are at an age where they can most benefit from increasing opportunities to participate in programs with a positive adult role model, gain necessary life skills, and increase their knowledge of accessible opportunities. Middle and high school programs have the potential to support graduation rates and increase post-secondary school success. This 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Florida 4-H Youth Development Program provides strategies for success in developing these programs in your community. Written by Vanessa Spero-Swingle. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h400

scholarly journals 4-H Afterschool – Making an Impact

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-84
Author(s):  
JoLene Bunnell ◽  
Robert Pate
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Primary Role ◽  
State University ◽  
Afterschool Program ◽  
Care Giving ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Youth Development Professionals

4-H Afterschool is making a positive impact on youth, families, and their communities. Utah State University Extension has implemented a 4-H Afterschool club at four elementary schools in low-income neighborhoods. At each of the sites, 4-H offers sixteen different project clubs. Survey results indicate that the 4-H Afterschool program is building positive social skills in the youth, providing positive alternatives to idleness and antisocial behavior, and supporting parents in the primary role of care giving. The Afterschool clubs incorporate project activities, a service learning component, and a final showcase for the parents. Youth development professionals, using the experiential learning model of 4-H, can affect positive change within their communities by implementing a 4-H Afterschool program.

scholarly journals A Positive Youth Development Approach to College and Career Readiness

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-99
Author(s):  
Shannon J. Horrillo ◽  
Martin H. Smith ◽  
Tamekia R. Wilkins ◽  
Claudia P. Diaz Carrasco ◽  
Nathaniel W. Caeton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Latino Students ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Career Readiness ◽  
College And Career Readiness ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
College And Career ◽  
Post Secondary Institution ◽  
Development Approach

Pathways to Your Future is a college and career readiness program for youth in Grades 9 through 12. The program’s curriculum provides youth with resources and opportunities to develop knowledge and learn skills that help them align their sparks with potential careers, while exploring various pathways to enter the workforce. The family component includes a pre-program orientation, a financing and budgeting workshop, and take-home materials. Latino students made up 71% of the study participants. Retrospective pre- and post-program surveys were administered to youth and parents/guardians. Results indicated that the program equipped youth participants with the knowledge and skills to plan and manage their education and career goals, prepared them for a successful post-secondary educational experience and/or entry into the workforce, and increased the number of participants who planned to attend a post-secondary institution. Few gender differences were found. Findings suggest the program increased participating parents’ knowledge, skills, and involvement in their children’s college and career aspirations and plans. The results pointed to the importance of a holistic approach to college and career readiness that involves the youth and their parents nested in a positive youth development model. 

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