Oklahoma 4-H Foundation: Investing in a Beyond Ready Generation

At the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, we believe in the power and potential of our youth. When young people are equipped with the right tools, mentorship, and opportunities, they can overcome any challenge—and lead the way forward.

Today, youth across Oklahoma and the nation are facing growing obstacles in mental health, education, and workforce preparedness. That’s why the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation is proud to support Beyond Ready—a bold, nationwide initiative led by 4-H Extension programs to equip 10 million young people with the confidence, skills, and resilience they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Together, we’re shaping a future where every Oklahoma youth is not just prepared—they’re Beyond Ready.

How We’re Getting There

To ensure every young person is Beyond Ready, we’re expanding and elevating the programs, people, and partnerships that make the 4-H experience life-changing:

• Scaling Impactful Experiences
  We're growing our most transformative programs and national events—like Ignite by 4-H, Citizenship Washington Focus, and the True Leaders in Equity Institute—while deepening collaborations with land-grant universities to open more doors to college credit, apprenticeships, and credentialing opportunities.

• Investing in Educators and Volunteers
  By expanding access to Positive Youth Development (PYD) training and enhancing tools like the CLOVER by 4-H digital platform, we’re equipping educators and volunteers with the resources they need to lead and inspire youth nationwide.

• Mobilizing the 4-H Network
  We’re leveraging the full strength of the 4-H system—including partnerships with government agencies, land-grant universities, and local coalitions—to amplify our collective impact and reach more young people than ever before.

Together, these efforts ensure that youth across America aren’t just ready for the future—they’re Beyond Ready.