(NAFB.com) – The national 4-H program launched Beyond Ready, a nationwide initiative designed to empower ten million young people with the skills, resilience, and confidence they need to thrive in a changing world. While schools play a critical role in education, 4-H says they can’t do it alone. As the largest youth development organization in the country, 4-H is equipped to bridge the gap between school and the working world. Employers are increasingly focusing on skills extending beyond traditional subjects, with 77 percent stating the need for analytical thinking, creativity, resilience, and adaptability. To meet their goals, 4-H outlined multiple key initiatives to drive the Beyond Ready Campaign, including partnerships with land-grant universities to provide more college credit and credentialing programs. 4-H will also invest in educators by expanding Positive Youth Development training opportunities, as well as mobilizing the 4-H network to accelerate impact by leveraging key partnerships with government agencies and universities.