MSU Extension 4-H Careers & Entrepreneurship

Events

• Mar 4

  Adulting 101 2026- Full Listing of Monthly Sessions

  March 4, 2026 – November 12, 2026 Zoom

  Are you ready to leave for college or be out on your own? Join us monthly on zoom to learn real life skills to help you successfully transition to living independently.

• Apr 1

  Smart Money Missions Goosechase Game

  April 1, 2026 – April 21, 2026 Goosechase app

  This fun money management scavenger hunt game is played on the Goosechase app and is open to youth 13-19 years old residing in Michigan.

• Apr 21

  Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project -Goal Getters

  April 21, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM

  Learn how to set SMART goals to enhance your livestock marketing success. Youth with learn practical strategies to develop a goal, stay focused, and achieve it.

• Apr 21

  Make the Most of Your Market Livestock Project

  April 21, 2026 – May 19, 2026 All sessions begin at 6:30 PM EST and end at 7:30 PM EST Zoom

  Designed for youth ages 8-19, this engaging webinar series covers everything you need to succeed at livestock auctions.

• Apr 21

  Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project Webinar Series

  April 21, 2026 – May 19, 2026

  Designed for youth ages 8-19, this engaging webinar series covers everything you need to succeed at livestock auctions. Topics include marketing and communication to record keeping, goal setting, and understanding break-even points.

• Apr 28

  Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project Webinar -Talk the Talk

  April 28, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM

  Effective communication is key to successfully selling livestock. This session covers tools and techniques to connect with buyers, convey product value, and empower youth with practical tips for impactful auctions and markets.

• May 5

  Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project - Market Mastery

  May 5, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM

  Delve into the 5 P’s of marketing and explore innovative strategies to elevate your outreach. Youth will learn practical tools and techniques to promote their projects successfully, enhance their sales, and build valuable connections in their industry.

• May 12

  Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project -Records to Riches

  May 12, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM

  Learn how to keep track of what you spend and earn so you can make smart choices for your Market Livestock Project. This session equips youth with practical tools to track expenses, set goals, and ensure their projects are profitable and rewarding.

• May 18

  Adulting 101- Cooking with Confidence

  May 18, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom webinar

  As part of the Michigan 4-H Adulting 101 webinar series, this session will help increase your confidence in the kitchen.

• May 19

  Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project - Pitch to Payment

  May 19, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM

  Communication and outreach are important methods to recruit buyers for your market livestock project. Discover how to use social media platforms to promote your market animal project, reach a wider audience, and share your progress.