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Healthy living project ideas to take to county fair: Part 3
Published on May 23, 2014
Spring is here, which means youth are beginning to work on summer fair projects. This article explores ways youth can incorporate healthy living projects in to county fairs. -
Life skill development impacts made for youth in Michigan in 2015
Published on August 24, 2016
Michigan State University Extension is helping children and youth develop life skills so all kids can succeed in life. Let’s explore the impact that was made in 2015. -
Tufts research defines positive youth development statistics about 4-H
Published on December 31, 2013
A study completed by researchers at Tufts University shows that 4-H has a positive impact on youth. -
The Michigan/Poland 4-H exchange has a long history
Published on June 29, 2012
The 4-H Michigan Poland exchange has been in existence for more than eighteen years. -
Record keeping: Determine the tools needed – Part 3
Published on February 13, 2013
Explore how to keep good records and what tools youth need to get started. -
Michigan College Application Week helps students pursue higher education
Published on October 24, 2014
Efforts such as College Application Week and programs like 4-H help students with the first steps towards higher education pursuit. -
Increase youth employability through teamwork skills
Published on May 31, 2018
There are many ways teens can build teamwork skills -- and improve their employability -- while still in high school. -
A plethora of pre-college programs offered by MSU
Published on December 31, 2013
Michigan State University pre-college programs collectively prepare youth for successful transition to higher education and careers which is good for students and good for Michigan. -
Passion and perseverance can be key to success
Published on May 1, 2015
Passion and perseverance, or “grit,” can take you far in life. Michigan 4-H programs can help provide both. -
Twenty-eight years of global education: Michigan youth "visual letters" to China
Published on June 11, 2019
Since 1991, the 4-H Children’s Art Exchange has asked Michigan youth to create "visual letters" to send to youth in China. This year, close to 2,000 children participated in the 2019 Michigan 4-H Art Exchange with China. -
Michigan 4-H helps youth build Developmental Assets – Part 3: External assets
Published on September 28, 2016
Let’s explore the external assets of the 40 Development Assets and how 4-H members compared over a three-year period. -
Speaking with confidence: go ahead and smile!
Published on December 12, 2014
Smiling is a life skill that can be connected to confidence and success. Learn to speak with confidence by exploring the five Ss successful lawyers master – smiling is one of them! -
Jobs in the future – Part 2: The skills you need
Published on January 6, 2016
How to prepare for the uncertain careers of the future. -
Personal safety is a 4-H life skill
Published on June 20, 2013
When you think about life skills that youth gain as part of the 4-H Youth Development Program, you may not automatically think of personal safety, yet it’s one of the most basic life skills and can often be difficult for youth to master. -
Networking during the holidays – Part 1: Personal networking
Published on November 22, 2017
The holidays are a great time to work on building your personal and professional networks. Let’s first explore personal networks. -
Club sports, intramural sports and college visits
Published on December 22, 2014
Consider and learn how to play a sport at the club or intramural level during a college visit. -
Art science: Adding STEAM to your STEM programming
Published on September 30, 2014
STEM + Art = STEAM, a movement being widely adopted by individuals in education. Learn more about enriching art science programs. -
Students aren't the only ones who learn while on a schoolship
Published on September 6, 2016
Adult chaperones say Great Lakes Education Program is fun, memorable. Sign up now for next session! -
Uncertain about what you want to do in life? Find a passion!
Published on November 12, 2015
It’s OK to not know what you want to do in life. However, know yourself well and love what you do. -
MSU pre-college programs: Collectively preparing youth for higher education
Published on October 3, 2014
Pre-college programs at Michigan State University are collectively raising the bar to prepare youth for higher education and career success.