WHAT IS AIRE?

AIRE (Application, Resume, Interview, and Electronic – Video) is a workforce development and college prep program. Youth, ages 11 – 18, are eligible to participate in this program in one of two ways.

AIRE Program Options

Option 1: Youth participate in this program by completing the four (4) AIRE candidate packet components. All candidates submitting a complete packet will be invited to participate in either the State-Level competitive program (open to youth ages 14-18) or in the non-competitive program (open to youth ages 11-13). Youth participating in the competitive AIRE program are eligible to be selected to attend national events such as National Congress, National Conference, and International Leadership Conference.Option 2: Youth participate in this program by completing the AIRE program components as self-study and/or as part of their local 4-H program. Option 2: Does not require the participant to submit their AIRE packet for State-level review. *Youth participants selecting Option 1: Will be required to register in 4-HOnline. The 4-HOnline registration questions will be the same as those in the AIRE Application Prep packet. AIRE participants may be required to complete and submit the Application Prep Packet to their local 4-H agent prior to the state submission deadline of June 1, 2022. **Please contact your local 4-H agent for your county participation and submission requirements/deadlines.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Any youth ages 11-18 may participate. Age is determined by age as of January 1 of the current year.

Read more at: https://nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/youth-3/application-interview-resume-essay-aire/