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What the sequester could mean for Michigan middle-class families
Published on March 14, 2013
The sequester threatens hundreds of thousands of Michigan middle-class jobs, and cuts vital services for children, seniors, people with mental illness, and our men and women in uniform. -
Teaching life skills
Published on March 12, 2013
Life skills are a basic foundation that prepares youth for success in life. The Michigan 4-H Youth Development Program helps youth develop life skills over time through 4-H Projects. -
Dressing for success helps cinch a job interview
Published on March 9, 2013
First impressions are the most important factor when searching for a job. -
Supervising volunteers: Five basic principles
Published on March 9, 2013
Supervising volunteers can be a very difficult job. With a hand full of resources, those who supervise volunteers can be successful. Learn the five basic principles that supervision of volunteers rests on. -
Listen up! – Part 1
Published on March 9, 2013
Listening is an important skill that not many can say they are perfect at. -
Using technology to enhance mentoring relationships
Published on March 5, 2013
Adults often worry about youth technology use and how it can negatively impact the quality of relationships. In an effort to find balance, this article discusses how mentoring relationships can be enhanced through the thoughtful use of technology. -
Communication is key to a successful job interview
Published on February 28, 2013
Simple conversation, even conversation before and after the interview matters. -
Garden designs for food and fun
Published on February 28, 2013
Get creative when planting your garden! -
The purpose of play: Why play matters
Published on February 28, 2013
In a world of increasing academic pressures on young children, is play-based learning still an important method for teaching young children? -
Explore the science of space through rocketry: Part 2
Published on February 26, 2013
Explore the science of space through rocketry, this is the second article in a series of three for helping youth explore the science of space.