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Becoming a mentor: How to select a mentoring program
Published on June 22, 2012
When deciding what mentoring program to volunteer at, consider these tips to find a safe and quality program. -
Make a difference through youth mentoring
Published on June 22, 2012
So, you want to be a mentor? Explore how to easily find a program and get involved. -
4-H Exploration Days will bring youth to MSU campus
Published on June 18, 2012
Explorations Days, Michigan's largest annual 4-H event, helps youth explore career options while developing independence, decision-making and teamwork skills. -
Entrepreneurial and financial skills get jobs
Published on June 15, 2012
A nation-wide survey of employers found personal financial responsibility and entrepreneurial skills as an emerging area of need for new hires -
Health and wellness an emerging skill for graduates searching for jobs
Published on June 15, 2012
A report on employers found health and wellness, including stress management and work-life balance, to be an emerging knowledge area for new hires -
From interest to reality: Design a successful orientation for volunteers
Published on June 15, 2012
Once you’ve taken the steps to get a volunteer started in their service, it’s important to create a volunteer orientation that is holistic and informative. -
4-H Youth work to select, investigate and document important community issues
Published on June 15, 2012
Michigan 4-H Video and Communications Project helps youth give back to their communities through science, solutions and videography. -
Help your horse handle the heat this summer
Published on June 14, 2012
As you already know, it looks like this summer will be another scorcher. Here are a few tips that will keep you and your horse safe in this season’s heat. -
Youth benefit from attending National 4-H Congress
Published on June 13, 2012
A MSU Extension 4-H educator shares his perspective on the benefits youth gain by attending the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Ga. -
Morrill Act turns 150 years old
Published on June 12, 2012
The Morrill Act made possible the creation of the land-grant schools and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln July 2, 1862.