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Michigan 4-H helps youth prepare and pay for college

Published on October 14, 2024
Michigan 4-H helps youth prepare and pay for college
Career exploration through informational interviewing

Published on October 14, 2024
Follow these steps for a successful informational interview.
Specht named Michigan 4-H Volunteer of the Year

Published on September 25, 2024
Saginaw County 4-H volunteer Jennifer Specht has been honored with a prestigious Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year award.
Hackett honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 25, 2024
Charity Hackett of Berrien County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.
2024 Michigan 4-H Cash Composition Contest leads to financial insight from youth

Published on September 9, 2024
Youth share important tips for budgeting to impact their future financial success.
Career exploration and volunteers: lowering the disconnection for youth

Published on August 29, 2024
Adults can use a variety of strategies to help youth connect with employment, education or training for their future.
The five Ps of the lemonade stand: product

Published on August 29, 2024
When youth run a lemonade stand, they are not only earning cash but also learning and practicing the important concepts of the marketing mix: product, price, promotion, place and people. This article focuses on product.
Michigan 4-H to honor outstanding 4-H youth, alumni, volunteers, partners and staff at 2024 Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration

Published on August 22, 2024
Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan 4-H Foundation will co-host the Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration on Sat., Sept. 21, in East Lansing, Mich.
Consider student employment as part of workforce preparation and job readiness

Published on August 21, 2024
When talking to young people about what they plan to do in the future or how they will fund their education, student employment can be a piece of the puzzle. This article includes the perspective of a 4-H alumna who is a MSU student employee.
Internship enhances career exploration and workforce readiness for 4-H intern

Published on August 21, 2024
Working with student interns is beneficial for both the student and the organization or business involved. An internship provides hands-on experience in career exploration and workforce preparation while also contributing to the needs of an organization.