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4-H Electric Program Overview

The 4-H Electric Program, sponsored by Duke Energy, Dominion Energy, and other partners, aims to develop leadership skills and promote STEM education among youth. The program offers various activities, including curriculum books, electric project kits, and tours of electrical facilities. It also hosts the annual Electric Congress, where participants can showcase their achievements and learn from industry professionals. Join the program to explore careers in the energy industry and gain hands-on experience in electronics.

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4-H Electric Program Overview

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  1. 4-H Electric ProgramOverview Grant Ellington North Carolina State University

  2. 4-H Electric Program Sponsors • Duke Energy • Duke Energy Progress – (44) • Duke Energy Carolinas – (38) • Dominion Energy – (18) • North Carolina Association Electric Co-ops

  3. 4-H Electric Program Objectives • Develop effective leadership, character, and citizenship • Develop life skills • Critical thinking • Problem solving • Teamwork • Time management • Public speaking • Learn about the fundamentals of electricity and its safe efficient use • Create an awareness of energy usage, generation, distribution • Energy conservation, renewable energy technologies • Generate enthusiasm for Science and Technology (STEM)

  4. Electric Program Activities • 4-H Electric curriculum books • Magic of Electricity • Investigating Electricity • Wired for Power • Entering Electronics • Building can lamps • Wiring outlets and switches • Learn to use electrical tools and diagnostic equipment • Electric project kits • Tour local or regional electrical facilities • County, District, and State electric presentations

  5. Electronic Kits • Different project kit selected annually • Funding provided by Power Utilities • Twenty free kits per county • Additional can be purchased • Requirements • Attend training • Request submitted by Agent or PA

  6. Electric Kit Training Opportunities

  7. Project Kit Objectives • Learn to read and follow an electric schematic • Identify electronic circuit components • Function of circuit components (Electric Guide IV) • How to solder correctly • Electric activity to assist with promoting the program • Promote Science and Technology

  8. 4-H Electric Congress • Annual awards and educational event that recognizes youth that have excelled in the Electric Program • Travels from region to region of the state • Participate in educational workshops • Meet Power Company representatives • Fun Activities • 2018 – 71st Electric Congress, July 10-12 UNC-Wilmington

  9. Transportation Provided – Holiday Tours

  10. Electric Congress Awards • Two day expense paid trip to Electric Congress • County Awards • Recruiting Awards • Territorial Awards • Group Plaque Awards • State Awards – Jr. (13 – 15), Sr. (16 – 18)

  11. Electric Congress Delegates • Minimum age requirement (11 by Jan. 1) • County Delegate (2 per county) • Electric Portfolio Delegate (2 per county) • Recruiting Delegate (1 per county) • At-Large Recruiting Delegate (10) • At-Large Electric Portfolio Delegate (10) • Adult Leaders (2 max), 4-H Agent or Program Assistant • 3 or less youth, 1 Adult leader plus Agent or PA • 4 or more youth, 2 Adult leaders plus Agent or PA

  12. Community Service Project Fans and donations for Local Need Identified

  13. Careers in the Energy Industry

  14. Electric Vehicle Technology

  15. Territorial Awards • Selection based on Electric Portfolio Books • First place – iPad • Second Place – iPod Touch • Third place – iPod nano

  16. County and Individual Recognition

  17. Educational Workshops

  18. Live Line Demonstration

  19. Electric Congress Impacts • Rewards youth for their hard work during the year • Unique opportunities beyond the county level • Career Fair • Hybrid vehicles, electric vehicle technology (Tesla) • Linemen skills, job requirements, education • Career opportunities in the energy industry • Engineering opportunities • Learning more about assembling a circuit, renewable energy, soldering • College campus experience • Electric “ideas” • Meet with other youth from across the state with similar STEM passion

  20. Electric Congress Fun Activities • White water rafting • Swimming in the ocean • Carowinds • Agritourism farm • Train ride • Outdoor drama • Ocean cruise

  21. https://nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/electric/

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