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 and have two options. Registration link is below!Youth participate in a series of classes - primarily online - to learn how to fill out applications, build their resumes, and craft essays to increase their skills. They will turn in assignments and participate in work sessions at the county level. At the end of June they will participate in a mock competition where they will have in-person interviews at the county level. In July, youth 14-18 will participate at the State Level at 4-H Congress where they will compete in interviews to see if they can win a National 4-H trip! This program aims to aid youth in becoming “Beyond Ready” for college, careers, life!

AIRE Option 1

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. Youth completing this option must be 14 as of January 1, 2026 and will be required to register in 4-H Online and submit their packet to the State Level for review.

AIRE 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. Youth will not participate at the State Interviews, but will receive credit for the interviews that they complete at the County Level during the mock interview sessions. When these youth are eligible (14 as of January 1) they may compete for national trips.

National Trips

Youth participating in Option 1, the competitive AIRE program, are eligible to be selected to attend national events such as National Congress, National Conference, and International Leadership Conference. 

How Do I Get Involved?

We will be starting again with the AIRE program soon and the dates are listed below.  Let us know if you would like to participate by signing up through the interest link :Register for AIRE in 4-H Online

AIRE DATES

• February 5, 2026 - Orientation / Getting Started (In-person)
• March 5, 2026 - Resume Building (Online)
• April 9, 2026 - Interviewing (In-Person)
• May 7, 2026 - Essay Writing (Online)
• June 9, 2026 - Practice Interviews (In-Person)
• July 22, 2026 - State Interviews (In-Person in Raleigh, NC)