Communication and Career Contest

ADA Accommodation

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in this event, please contact 4-H agent Jana Bennett at 318-649-2663 at least 2 weeks prior to this event.

Contest Guidelines

  • The 2026 Caldwell 4-H Communication and Career Contest will be held at Union Central Elementary School on Monday, January 26.
  • The contest will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will consist of demonstrations and a career preparation interview.
  • You must preregister for this contest by contacting the 4-H office at 318-649-2663 by January 21.

Categories

Demonstration

A demonstration can be presented by an individual or a team of 2 contestants. Contest divisions for demonstrations are grades 4 and 5, grades 6 to 8, and grades 9 through 12. The time limit for the demo is 5 to 7 minutes. The demonstration must be at least 5 minutes but no longer than 7 minutes. Points will be deducted for demonstrations that are shorter than 5 minutes. Points will be deducted for every minute over 7 minutes. The Demonstration must be a method demonstration on any subject, not an illustrated talk. A method demonstration is a planned presentation in which one or a team of two 4-H members teach information related to an activity or project. A demonstration is showing how to do something while telling how to do it.

Career Preparation Interview

The Career Preparation Interview divisions are grades 4 and 5, grades 6 to 8, and grades 9 through 12. Dress appropriately for a short interview with judges that will last 5 minutes or less.

Awards

First, second, and third place winners will receive cash awards. All participants will receive ribbons.

Sponsors

Sponsors for this contest are State Farm and the Caldwell 4-H Foundation.

For more information contact 4-H agent Jana Bennett at 318-649-2663.


Membership and participation in activities and events are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, veteran status or disability. If you require special accommodation for your participation, please contact our office at 318-649-2663. Louisiana 4-H is an educational program of the LSU AgCenter. The LSU AgCenter is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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