91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Accepting Applications for Spring 4-H Teen-Works Programs

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DATE \@ "M/d/yyyy" 3/25/2009

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Vancouver, Wash. - The Washington State University Vancouver and Washington State University Extension Center for Youth Workforce Preparation are now accepting applications for the spring 4-H Teen-Works program.

The spring 4-H Teen-Works Family Orientation will be held at 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 31, in the Administration building, room 129.

4-H Teen-Works is an after-school program for students to explore areas of interest, future careers and have fun. Learning Tracks are the heart of 4-H Teen-Works "hands on" programs. Tracks consist of eight or more 90-minute weekly sessions scheduled for April 6 to June 12, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Middle school and high school students may select from four different Tracks:

  • Exploring Digital Animation for grades 7-12, Tuesday at Heritage High School
  • Exploring Adobe Photoshop for grades 7-12 Tuesday at 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø
  • Exploring Robotics for grades 6 - 8 Tuesday at 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø
  • Exploring the Power of the Wind for grades 6 - 8, Monday at 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø

Cost is $10 per student with limited space on a first come basis. Return applications as soon as possible to secure Track preference.

4-H Teen-Works information and application forms are available online at

The 3M Foundation helps underwrite the 4-H Teen-Works cost to families.

The CYWP was established in October 2005. It is a partnership between 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, WSU Extension, Washington 4-H and community partners. The mission is to create opportunities for learning so that youth and adults can successfully navigate the transitions of school-to-work and work-to-work in a diverse and changing workplace.

91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø is located at 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service. We offer 16 bachelor's degrees, nine master's degrees, one doctorate degree and more than 36 fields of study. Visit us on the Web at .

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