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Five personal details you should never mention in a job interview
Published on September 24, 2014
During an interview, there are a few key things you should not bring up as they may have an impact on the results. -
Teaching kids about health at an apple orchard
Published on September 24, 2014
Orchards are a great place for youth to learn about being healthy and where food comes from. This article explores apples and how an orchard can be a great classroom for learning. -
Facilitating youth: challenges and approaches for overcoming them
Published on September 23, 2014
The process of facilitation comes with some potential challenges. This article recognizes three challenges facilitators might face when working with youth and gives practical steps to mitigate those obstacles. -
Teaching kids about science using with seeds
Published on September 23, 2014
As the fall weather causes plants to die down, use the opportunity to teach children a science lesson about seeds. -
Maker Space: any time, anywhere
Published on September 22, 2014
Learn how you can create a maker environment without a Maker Space. -
Things to consider when closing a mentoring match – Part 2
Published on September 19, 2014
Mentoring programs create matches but don’t always consider what needs to take place when a match is closed. Learn what the best practices and proper processes are for closing a match while considering the best interest of the youth. -
Animal judging – Horses
Published on September 19, 2014
This series of articles will introduce animal judging – what it is, the life skills it helps youth to develop, where it can take youth and why everyone should try it! -
Science ideas for young children: decomposition hike
Published on September 19, 2014
Kids know that leaves fall to the ground in autumn, but do they know what happens next? Take a hike through the woods to teach youth about decomposition. -
Facilitating: verbal tools for working with youth
Published on September 18, 2014
Start shifting your interactions with youth from teacher to facilitator with these five verbal tools. -
Leadership styles Part 4: Servant
Published on September 16, 2014
This series of four articles will explore four different leadership styles and how the style can affect a group in accomplishing a goal. Part 4 focuses on servant leadership.