AIRE - Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay Application Process for selecting North Carolina 4-H'ers to attend one of our 3 National 4-H Trips.
Do you know 4-H youth who have gone above and beyond in their 4-H journey? Now is the perfect time to recognize their achievements by encouraging them to apply for one of three prestigious National 4-H Trips! Applications are now open for this incredible opportunity to participate in life-changing experiences that will take their 4-H involvement to the next level.
Eligible 4-H youth must be between the ages of 14-18, registered in 4-HOnline, and have demonstrated outstanding project work at the county level. They can apply for one of these exciting trips through the AIRE process—Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay. Don't let them miss out on this chance to shine on a national stage!
National 4-H Conference annually brings 4-H youth and adults from around the nation to work towards strengthening and expanding the 4-H Youth Development program at the local, state, and national levels. National 4-H Conference is the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture’s premier youth development opportunity to engage youth in developing recommendations for the 4-H Youth Development Program. The National 4-H Headquarters is charged with sharing the recommendations that emerge from the conference with the Secretary of Agriculture, National Extension Program Leaders, and others who determine 4-H programs. At the same time, the conference is a rich and meaningful experience for the youth and adult participants. Held at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland, it’s usually scheduled around the beginning of April.
National 4-H Conference delegates will:
Participate in a round table topic of their choosing that will focus on key topics such as: leadership, agriculture, crime, and more.
Participate in professional workshops.
Meet with legislators from their State to discuss important issues relating to 4-H.
Have a chance to network with youth and adults from across the country.
Learn all about 4-H programming and think about ways to improve programming across the Nation.
Develop an action plan that will be put to use in their own communities.
Have fun!
North Carolina 4-H selected one delegate from each Extension District to attend. Delegates will be responsible for paying a $100 fee for this event. Youth must be 15 to 18 years-old during the dates in which National 4-H Conference is held to participate.
National 4-H Congress is a five-day event that engages 14-18-year-old high school-aged 4-H members in leadership, citizenship, global awareness, and inclusion. Participants not only have the opportunity to participate in state-of-the-art educational workshops and hear from world-renowned speakers, they also have the opportunity to network with other 4-H members from across the United States. 2025 dates are: November 28 - December 2, 2025.
North Carolina 4-H provides approximately 14 trips annually based on specific 4-H curriculum areas.
National Leadership Conference
The AYF’s longest-running program, the National Leadership Conference (NLC) creates confident leaders equipped to make a positive impact on our ever-changing world. Held annually at Miniwanca in Shelby, Michigan, this eight-day conference brings together high school and college students from diverse backgrounds, providing them with the opportunity to develop, practice and implement leadership skills that will play an essential role throughout the rest of their lives. NLC is held typical in June each year.. Grade requirements for applying for this trip: First years entering grades 10, 11 or 12.
North Carolina 4-H selected one to two delegates annually to attend. The Registration Fee is covered and there is possible scholarship money for the delegate to cover transportation.
Selection and Application Process for National 4-H Trips
The AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) process is used to select youth for three prestigious National 4-H Trips to represent North Carolina 4-H at: National 4-H Congress, National 4-H Conference, and the National Leadership Conference. Youth between the ages of 14–18 are eligible to participate in this program.
Program Materials & Application Information
All AIRE program materials, resources, and deadlines, including the state-level application deadline of May 19, 2025, are available on the NC 4-H website [AIRE].
Application Process
To apply, participants must:
Complete the application page included in the application packet.
Develop a 4-H Resume as outlined in the packet.
Write an Essay using the designated essay prompt from the packet.
Participate in an interview if selected based on application, resume, and essay scores. Finalists will be invited to interview for one of the three National 4-H Trips.
Important Updates for 2025
Interviews will be conducted in person during NC 4-H Congress on July 23, 2025.
The state-level Mock Process will no longer be available. Counties may choose to conduct their mock interview process if desired.
Deadline to submit packet to 4-H Agent is May 12.
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