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4-H mirrors benefits obtained from the college experience: Part 2

Published on August 15, 2014
4-H programming can offer youth an edge in preparing for college or the workforce.
4-H mirrors benefits obtained from the college experience: Part 1

Published on August 11, 2014
4-H programming can offer youth an edge in preparing for college or the workforce.
Voluntourism

Published on July 18, 2014
What do you get when you combine service with travel and volunteering with tourism?
Michigan begins embracing “voluntourism” initiatives in efforts to restore communities.

Published on July 18, 2014
Voluntourism can be general described as a combination of service, adventure, professional development and networking typically matched with your passion.
From a small seed grows a mighty oak

Published on July 14, 2014
Community service: Youth gain leadership skills from government experience.
Leadership styles Part 1: Authoritarian leadership

Published on June 17, 2014
This series of four articles will explore four different leadership styles and how the style can affect a group in accomplishing a goal. Part 1 focuses on authoritarian, or dictator leadership.
Why is social media a beneficial relationship building tool?

Published on June 13, 2014
A brief look at how social media can be utilized as a valuable tool to build and maintain professional relationships.
June is “Great Outdoors Month”

Published on June 12, 2014
Get outside during Great Outdoors Month this June!
How to use technology to promote, brainstorm and share professional ideas: Part 3

Published on June 6, 2014
This is a brief look at how to utilize Pinterest and Instagram to support and collaborate with other professionals on youth programming.
Adding daily physical activity

Published on June 6, 2014
Increase family time through physical activity.