Digital Resources

Preparing Youth for Future Careers

Published on January 19, 2023
Michigan State University Extension offers 4-H Youth Development programs that assist youth in preparing for and finding gainful employment and educational opportunities.
Youth Entrepreneurship Resource List

Published on November 9, 2022
This document contains curriculum, website links, games and simulations devoted to creating the next generation of entrepreneurs.
4-H Entrepreneurship Guidelines

Published on July 8, 2021
Learn how to become a 4-H Entrepreneurship Club or Group, the benefits of doing so, different club models, how to manage finances, resources and answers to frequently asked questions.
Wholesale Food Distribution or Storage Pathway Maps

Published on June 24, 2021
These career pathway maps illustrate how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the wholesale food distribution or storage subsector.
Food Preparation and Service Career Pathway Map

Published on June 24, 2021
This career pathway map illustrates how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the food preparation and service subsector.
Food Manufacturing and Processing Career Pathway Maps

Published on June 24, 2021
These career pathway maps illustrate how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the food manufacturing and processing subsector.
Food System Career Pathways in Michigan

Published on June 24, 2021
Explore an overview of food system career pathways to get a big-picture look at jobs, wages, skills and education required, and 5-year growth projections in Michigan's food system.
Build a Bank Activity

Published on May 20, 2021
Learn how to make a 4-part bank, and the 4 uses of money, in this youth activity for middle school aged youth.
Build a Bank Activity Template (black and white version)

Published on May 20, 2021
This black and white template accompanies the Build a Bank Activity. A full color version is also available.
Build a Bank Activity Template (full color version)

Published on May 20, 2021
This full color template accompanies the Build a Bank Activity. A black and white version is also available.