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Qualifications-based selection, not bidding, is best to contract with professional services

Published on October 8, 2019
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.
Ensuring public participation in meetings takes work and organization

Published on October 8, 2019
Meaningful public participation requires some very basic communication skills. Remember the key components of planning effective meetings.
Beyond brainstorming!

Published on August 26, 2019
Facilitation tips to increase youth voice in decision-making.
More than projects at the county fair

Published on August 13, 2019
Look for opportunities to increase youth leadership at your local fair.
It’s more than serving – it’s learning

Published on August 6, 2019
Service learning is more than volunteering to help your community or community service, it’s a high level of sustainable community investment every youth could be engaged in.
Michigan’s 4-H Children’s Art Exchange with China: Impactful! Part 1

Published on July 11, 2019
Michigan’s 4-H Children’s Art Exchange with China has been positively impacting youth for over 25 years.
Michigan’s 4-H Children’s Art Exchange with China: Impactful! Part 2

Published on July 11, 2019
Part two of how Michigan’s 4-H Children’s Art Exchange with China has been positively impacting youth for over 25 years.
Why do we have to keep those dreaded record books?

Published on June 28, 2019
4-H programs encourage youth to fill out record books on their project animals especially during fair time. Throughout the years many people have questioned why these are so important.
4-H around the world: Michigan-Belize connection

Published on June 21, 2019
Michigan is an integral part of 4-H partnerships and the revival of the Belize 4-H program.
Stand out from the crowd: Preparing a professional pitch

Published on June 13, 2019
It only takes 30 seconds and a little practice to deliver a clear and concise professional pitch.