The 4-H Tech Wizards core program is an after school opportunity targeting youth who tend to be underrepresented in STEM fields. The goal is to engage more young people in science and related fields to support future career exploration through real-time science application. Older school-aged youth develop important life and workplace skills while developing confidence in their ability to live successful and contributing lives.
The Mentor Up Tech Wizards will use a variety of STEM related curricula to help youth learn about areas such as new media technologies, environmental and water science, and GIS/GPS mapping. States have significant latitude regarding the selection of STEM content and curricula to be utilized in their local program. Additionally, it is expected that all program youth will create innovative community-service solutions to support cross-generational technology learning for vulnerable, identified adults ages 50 and older.
