MSU Extension 4-H

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• Preparing for summer job interviews

  Published on April 13, 2015
  Practice is important when it comes to interviewing skills. Here are three ways to hone your skills for this important experience.

• Navigating difficult conversations with youth

  Published on April 9, 2015
  Tips to help you deal with unexpected questions and conversation topics when working with young people.

• Teaching adult volunteers to work with youth in non-directive ways

  Published on April 9, 2015
  Coaching volunteers and staff in your programs towards working with youth in experiential, non-directive ways can be rewarding for the volunteer and youth.

• Preparing for an athletic scouting career in high school

  Published on April 8, 2015
  Athletic scouting contributes to a team’s success as coaches seek to find the best talent at the college and professional level. There are ways students can begin preparing for this career in high school.

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  Thrift, make and buy: The top levels of the Buyerarchy of Needs

  Published on April 7, 2015
  Use the Buyerarchy of Needs to process through a decision before buying an item.

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  Buyerarchy of Needs: Using what you have, borrowing and swapping

  Published on April 6, 2015
  The Buyerarchy of Needs can provide reminders on how to save money through the different levels of obtaining wants or needs.

• Place-based education enhancing STEM education

  Published on April 6, 2015
  School and community partners explore Great Lakes science opportunities through place-based education practices enhancing STEM education in area schools with the support of the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative.

• Volunteer recognition by generation

  Published on April 6, 2015
  Generational differences influence how people seek recognition.

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  Chatting with the judge: Joe Gill

  Published on April 2, 2015
  Michigan 4-H horse show judge Joe Gill shares his personal perspective on his favorite classes, pet peeves and best piece of advice he’s been given.

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  International exchange student stages: Pre-departure anxiety

  Published on April 1, 2015
  When a family opens their home and hearts to a youth in an international exchange program, there are many stages the student and family will experience. This article will focus on the pre-departure anxiety.