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Choosing pictures to be included in a portfolio

Published on December 14, 2022
Including photos in your portfolio can visually demonstrate your skills. Check out these ten tips for helping youth select pictures for an employment or career portfolio.
Use your 4-H record book to build an employability portfolio

Published on November 28, 2022
Learn more about the relationship between a 4-H record book and an employability portfolio.
Thankfulness is more than the words you say

Published on November 16, 2022
Help children learn real gratitude through everyday practices.
Eppelheimers create fund to support 4-H Exploration Days

Published on November 14, 2022
One of the country’s largest multi-day 4-H events, 4-H Exploration Days returned for its 51st year in June 2022. A new endowment created by Donald and Linda Eppelheimer will provide 4-H Exploration Days with perpetual funding for years to come.
Teaching an attitude of gratitude to young children

Published on November 14, 2022
Modeling thankfulness can help instill the character trait of gratitude and caring in your child’s life.
Michigan youth travel to Maryland State Fair to refine dairy cattle judging skills

Published on November 10, 2022
Twenty-five 4-H members, alumni and MSU Extension volunteers traveled from Michigan to Maryland to practice dairy evaluation and life skills.
Behavioral health technician: What is it? How do I become one?

Published on November 10, 2022
Are you interested in a career working with those with special needs? A career as a behavioral health technician may be a good fit for you!
Art and science at 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp

Published on October 24, 2022
Nature art and science education at 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp inspires creativity, cultural awareness and emotional wellness for youth.
Improving your public speaking, part 4: The “A-Ha” experience

Published on October 11, 2022
Simple exercises that folks of all ages can do to improve their public speaking.
Improving your public speaking, part 5: Putting it all together

Published on October 11, 2022
Simple exercises that folks of all ages can do to improve their public speaking.