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Cooking and 4-H: from a project to a career
Published on February 27, 2014
Through caring adults that serve as 4-H leaders, 4-H offers youth the opportunity to participate in cooking projects which can spark a future career interest. -
Coming to a decision through consensus: the pros and cons
Published on February 27, 2014
Groups can utilize many different methods of decision-making: consensus building is one of them. Explore the positives and negatives of this common form of decision-making. -
Increasing youth leadership on boards, advisory groups and committees
Published on February 27, 2014
Consider these five tips to increase youth voice at your next committee meeting. -
Icebreakers Part 4: studying a topic
Published on February 24, 2014
Icebreakers can be important building blocks to successful group interactions. This the final article in a four part series introducing the four general types of ice breakers. -
9-1-1 is designated as the universal emergency number for the entire United States
Published on February 20, 2014
If an ambulance or immediate assistance from the fire department or law enforcement is needed, call 9-1-1. Never use this number for prank calls or to obtain non-emergency information. -
No digging required: Straw bale gardening
Published on February 19, 2014
With spring, hopefully, around the corner, straw bale gardening is a great project for youth to become involved in this season. -
Youth can gain career skills through community service
Published on February 18, 2014
Being involved in community service projects help youth learn important career skills such as communication skills and problem solving abilities. -
Discover and explore National Engineers Week
Published on February 11, 2014
Learn how you can make a difference and raise awareness about engineering and technology careers by engaging youth in engineering activities. -
Table manners and etiquette 101
Published on February 5, 2014
Table manners are practical guidelines to help you interact positively with other people during a meal. -
Michigan 4-H’er attends the Global Youth Institute World Food Prize Symposium
Published on January 30, 2014
After a long day of school or work, the first thing on your mind may be filling your growling stomach. Michigan 4-H'er Maeve Alflen will be the first to admit that there has never been a shortage of filling, nutritious food at her house.