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4-H kids get out of their comfort zones in a safe environment
Published on November 26, 2024
Explore something new with 4-H. It will help youth grow! -
4-H around the world: Nepal – Part 1
Published on October 31, 2024
Let’s explore 4-H in Nepal and what it looks like. -
4-H around the world: Nepal — Part 2
Published on October 21, 2024
Let’s continue to explore 4-H in Nepal and what it looks like. 4-H is connecting to young people for a better Nepal. -
Sustainability Speaker Series: Paving the path to a greener future
Published on September 9, 2024
New speaker series offers opportunity to “lunch-and-learn” with a variety of sustainability topics. -
Active listening is a leadership skill
Published on June 17, 2024
Practice active listening to aid in conflict resolution or relationship building. -
Government and laws are not just for adults; youth have a voice in creating ideas for legislation
Published on February 16, 2024
High school students in Michigan have the opportunity for hands-on learning about state government by attending 4-H Capitol Experience. -
Registration now open for Governing Essentials webinar series
Published on January 26, 2024
The Governing Essentials Series is designed for local elected and appointed officials looking to sharpen their skills and promote good governance practices. -
Cohort members announced for the 2024 Leadership Advancement Program
Published on November 30, 2023
The Great Lakes Leadership Academy has selected 24 individuals to participate in 2024. -
Qualifications-based selection, not bidding, is best to contract with professional services
Published on August 3, 2023
Many believe governments should bid for jobs over a certain dollar amount. But bids are not always the best selection system. When hiring professional services Qualifications-Based Selection is the better system to use. -
Administrative decisions require careful application to ordinance standards: Part 1
Published on March 21, 2023
Base decisions only on explicit standards in the ordinance to avoid a challenge of being unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious.