For youth ages 13-17 (prior to January 1, 2021)
Explore a wide array of career opportunities and learn the tools you need to get the job you want at Career Mania.
We know the thought of choosing your future career can be a daunting one! Career Mania will introduce you to careers you may not have considered before and show you what life as a post-secondary student is like.
- Learn about different careers and how to get started in them
- Get resume tips from experts
- Master the art of writing a cover letter that gets attention
- Hear professionals speak about different university and college programs
- Take part in interactive activities, and more
You’ll also get to go on tours of the beautiful University of Guelph and Conestoga College campuses and see what it’s like to live on campus and attend lectures.
90% of participants strongly agree that 4-H has helped advance their career goals.
“I learned a lot and now I have a better understanding of what I have to do to get where I am going.” – 2016 Career Mania participant
Career Mania will be offered again in summer 2021. Check back for details in spring 2021.
For more information, please contact:
4-H Ontario’s Coordinator, Programming
opportunities@4-hontario.ca
1-877-410-6748 x 468
For current 4-H Members ages 16-21 (as of program date)
An inspiring and challenging opportunity, the 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress will teach you about Canada, our government, and yourself.
Discover Canada through other 4-H Members’ eyes. Citizenship Congress 2020 will deepen your understanding of governance and public policy, improve your communication skills and expand your horizons.
Workshops culminate with the exciting annual debate, where members construct insightful arguments and defenses in a supportive and lively environment.
Learn more about the Canada Citizenship Congress at the 4-H Canada website.
To apply for Citizenship Congress, please complete the 4-H Ontario National Opportunity Registration Form.
Upon being selected, an additional $400 (approximate) registration fee is to be paid to the Canadian 4-H Council.
Ontario delegates for this opportunity are supported by the Katherine & Byron Beeler Leadership & Citizenship Endowment Fund.
Open to 4-H Members across Ontario
Application deadline: February 3, 2020
Conference date: May 5-10, 2020
Ottawa, ON
Please read our Camp, Conference and Competition Registration Policies and Procedures.
You can find the 4-H Inclusion Statement here.
For more information, please contact:
4-H Ontario’s Senior Manager, Programming
programming@4-hontario.ca
1-877-410-6748 x 472
For youth ages 16-21 (as of December 31, 2019)
Gain valuable tips and tools in career progression and personal financial management with the Igniting Your Career Conference.
COVID-19 Update
The health and safety of our youth, volunteers and stakeholders is our top priority. Due to further reductions in the number of individuals allowed at a gathering and the increased number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario, Igniting Your Career (both East and West offerings) is temporarily suspended. 4-H Ontario will make regular assessments and updates on the status of these events and will reschedule Igniting Your Career as social-distancing protocols are lifted. If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Farquharson, Coordinator, Programming at opportunities@4-hontario.ca.
4-H Ontario is excited to offer this new Conference to youth getting ready to enter the workforce and potentially be financially independent.
- Learn how to plan and stick to a budget
- Get to know the latest trends in job searching and networking
- Convince potential employers you have the skills and work ethic they want
You’ll also hear from great guest speakers, take part in interactive sessions and have the chance to win a professional development award!
For more information, please contact:
4-H Ontario’s Coordinator, Programming
opportunities@4-hontario.ca
1-877-410-6748 x 468
Thanks to our sponsor, Kubota
For current 4-H Members ages 16-21 (as of program date)
Gain knowledge from new friends across Canada while taking part in this rewarding and challenging experience.
The 4-H National Members Forum is our longest running program for a reason.
The program places an emphasis on positive development, agricultural exhibitions and developing bonds with youth from across the country.
Through experiential learning, workshops and interactive site tours, attendees will develop a deeper awareness, knowledge and understanding of the environment and healthy living.
Learn more about the National Members Forum on the 4-H Canada website.
To apply for Citizenship Congress, please complete the 4-H Ontario National Opportunity Registration Form.
A maximum of 7 Ontario participants will be selected. Upon being selected, an additional $400 (approximate) registration fee is to be paid to the Canadian 4-H Council.
Ontario delegates for this opportunity are supported by the Katherine & Byron Beeler Leadership & Citizenship Endowment Fund.
Open to 4-H Members across Ontario
Application deadline: July 1, 2020
Conference date: November 4-8, 2020
Calgary, AB
Please read our Camp, Conference and Competition Registration Policies and Procedures.
You can find the 4-H Inclusion Statement here.
For more information, please contact:
4-H Ontario’s Senior Manager, Programming
programming@4-hontario.ca
1-877-410-6748 x 472
For youth ages 18-25 (as of December 31, 2019)
Learn how management decisions affect the bottom line and how to run a profitable dairy operation from some of the most successful dairy farmers in Ontario.
COVID-19 Update
The health and safety of our youth, volunteers and stakeholders is our top priority. Due to further reductions in the number of individuals allowed at a gathering and the increased number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario, Igniting Your Career (both East and West offerings) is temporarily suspended. 4-H Ontario will make regular assessments and updates on the status of these events and will reschedule Igniting Your Career as social-distancing protocols are lifted. If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Farquharson, Coordinator, Programming at opportunities@4-hontario.ca.
If you plan to be involved in the dairy industry in any way, Dairy Sense is for you!
Through guest speakers, case studies, facility tours and networking with industry leaders, you’ll gain practical skills that will set you up to run a profitable dairy operation.
- Gain management skills from Ontario’s top dairy farmers
- Learn the key elements of a succession plan
- Work and network with other young dairy farmers
- Tour facilities and hear from knowledgeable guest speakers
- Earn a chance to win a trip to the World Dairy Expo, and more!
Dairy Sen$e® offers an invaluable, intensive opportunity to learn the business and operations of dairy and apply them to your farm.
Register for Dairy Sen$e® below. A maximum of 45 participants will be selected.
(Embedded Raiser’s Edge registration form [supplied by 4-H])
4-H Ontario recently conducted a study on the impact the Dairy Sen$e® conference has on participants. Read more about the study.
Check out this video from the 2014 Dairy Sen$e® Conference.
Dairy Sen$e® is co-managed with the Ontario Holstein Branch.
For more information, please contact:
4-H Ontario’s Coordinator, Events
events@4-hontario.ca
1-877-410-6748 x 468
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4-H Ontario is generously supported with funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs.
For current 4-H Members ages 16-19 (at the time of travel)
The USA National 4-H Conference is the premiere national civic engagement opportunity for 4-H members across the USA and beyond.
The USA National 4-H Conference is an exciting opportunity you’ll never forget. Canadian 4-H Members will meet first in Ottawa for one evening, where you’ll bond as a delegation.
Once in the US, you’ll attend educational conferences and get the opportunity to apply your newly developed and refined skills.
Delegates will choose an important societal topic, and in roundtable groups, prepare a briefing. The groups will then present their briefing to federal officials around the Washington, D.C. area.
In addition to conference activities, Canadian delegates will have a chance to tour Washington, visiting some of the nation’s most famous cultural and political sites, including the Lincoln Memorial and Capitol Hill.
Learn more about the USA National 4-H Conference on the 4-H Canada website.
To apply for the USA National 4-H Conference, please complete the 4-H Ontario National Opportunity Registration Form.
Upon being selected, an additional $600 (approximate) registration fee is to be paid to the Canadian 4-H Council.
Ontario delegates for this opportunity are supported by the Katherine & Byron Beeler Leadership & Citizenship Endowment Fund.
“It was neat to see that this conference was developed by youth for youth. As Canadians, we came together to share our ideas and also take back information from educational sessions on how our southern partners are handling the latest innovative business strategies, preparing themselves for the future and promoting the 4-H program.” – Patrick, Conference Delegate 2008
Open to 4-H Members across Ontario
Application deadline: December 21, 2020
Conference date: March 1, 2021
Washington, DC
Please read our Camp, Conference and Competition Registration Policies and Procedures.
You can find the 4-H Inclusion Statement here.
For more information, please contact:
4-H Ontario’s Senior Manager, Programming
programming@4-hontario.ca
1-877-410-6748 x 472
