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Job hopping: Who does it?

Published on December 11, 2025
Is it only the “younger” generation that is job hopping or is it across all generations in the workforce?
From research to real-world impact: Career pathways galore at the Global Youth Institute

Published on December 10, 2025
Students connect to global careers in food, science and sustainability.
Beyond ready to code: Part 3

Published on December 10, 2025
Scratch is a fun, free computer compiler that can get kids coding!
Beyond ready to code: Part 2

Published on December 10, 2025
How did coding start and who is the queen of computing?
Beyond ready to code: Part 1

Published on December 10, 2025
Jump into coding with dry coding games.
Connect, communicate, succeed

Published on December 8, 2025
Effective communication is one of the most valuable skills in today’s world and may be your path to leadership and growth.
November: The month to reflect on the history of career development

Published on December 4, 2025
Michigan State University Extension reflects on the history of career exploration and development related to 4-H Youth Development.
The five Ps of the lemonade stand: The importance of people

Published on November 25, 2025
When youth run a lemonade stand, they are learning and practicing the important concepts of the five Ps of marketing. This article focuses on customers, which are the lifeblood of your lemonade stand.
Driven for the Future: Empowering Michigan youth through career exploration

Published on November 21, 2025
Michigan youth explore auto industry careers through 4-H Driven for the Future, gaining soft skills, industry insights, and hands-on learning thanks to a partnership with Toyota.
The five Ps of the lemonade stand: place and picking the right spot

Published on September 12, 2025
When youth run a lemonade stand, they are learning and practicing the important concepts of the 5 Ps of marketing. This article focusers on place and how selecting the location for your lemonade stand is a critical part of success.