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MSU Extension
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517-355-3855
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smithde6@msu.edu
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Internship enhances career exploration and workforce readiness for 4-H intern
, August 21, 2024
Consider student employment as part of workforce preparation and job readiness
, August 21, 2024
4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp: A national top science program
, April 11, 2024
Teamwork is a valuable work and life skill
, November 21, 2023
Michigan State University Collegiate 4-H Club launched
, November 21, 2023
4-H sensory kit piloted by Michigan 4-H Youth Development
, August 16, 2023
Orange, blue, green or gold: What color are you?
, March 27, 2023
Farming can be a rewarding career and opportunity to be your own boss
, February 23, 2023
Working safely in the food and agriculture industry
, February 9, 2023
Michigan State University Extension and Michigan 4-H share new research guide for global challenges
, January 18, 2023
Explore Michigan’s Hot 50 Job List for potential careers
, December 15, 2022
Choosing pictures to be included in a portfolio
, December 14, 2022
Building an inclusive workforce
, December 1, 2022
Use your 4-H record book to build an employability portfolio
, November 28, 2022
A “mooving” experience to explore leadership, jobs and careers in the agriculture, food, and natural resources pathway
, November 3, 2022
Spending wisely during the holidays
, November 2, 2022
Etiquette is part of a successful interview
, September 26, 2022
4-H SPIN Club model provides an outline to teach about the World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute and challenge paper
, September 26, 2022
World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute: Meeting today’s educational standards and practices
, September 1, 2022
World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute develops employability skills
, August 31, 2022
Learning outside the box
, July 29, 2022
Four steps to help youth write a resume
, July 27, 2022
Career exploration curriculum for elementary school-age kids
, July 28, 2021
World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute makes a positive impact on participants
, June 29, 2021
Youth business guide to success – Make the most of your 4-H market animal project curriculum teaches entrepreneurship and marketing
, June 1, 2021
Youth money management education is important
, April 23, 2021
The etiquette of making conversation
, March 22, 2021
Infusing career exploration into your youth mentoring program
, February 26, 2021
Be prepared for your interview experience
, January 25, 2021
Considering a job or career in formal or informal education? – Part 1
, January 25, 2021
Considering a job or career in formal or informal education? – Part 2
, January 25, 2021
Youth Business Guide to Success – Make the Most of Your 4-H Market Animal Project Curriculum
, October 26, 2020
Virtual entrepreneurship camp provided life and workforce development skills
, September 23, 2020
Reading Makes Cents 4-H curriculum
, August 31, 2020
Record keeping: Now where did I put that information?
, July 16, 2020
Career technical education: Career ready practices
, June 12, 2020
Michigan 4-H delivers career exploration and workforce development programming in 2019
, May 5, 2020
Bring your positive attitude to work
, April 27, 2020
Overcoming common errors of completing job applications
, March 5, 2020
February is National Career and Technical Education Month
, January 27, 2020
The latest on resumes
, December 30, 2019
Entrepreneurship is more than having your own business
, November 26, 2019
November: The month to reflect on the history of career development
, October 16, 2019
Learn about employee benefits before you join the workforce
, October 3, 2019
Build Your Future: Choices…Connections…Careers
, September 25, 2019
12 Essentials for success
, August 19, 2019
Putting life skills to work
, August 14, 2019
Opportunities in research are expected to grow 7% by 2026
, July 24, 2019
Summer is a great time for young people to job shadow
, June 28, 2019
4-H helps participants prepare for their futures and the world of work
, May 8, 2019
4-H Exploration Days prepares youth for the world of work
, March 26, 2019
Michigan 4-H provides a venue for career exploration
, March 21, 2019
Teamwork in the workplace
, February 6, 2019
4-H Tech Wizards thank mentors during National Mentoring Month
, January 18, 2019
Interview behavior and follow-up counts
, December 7, 2018
National Apprenticeship Week provides an opportunity to explore careers
, November 6, 2018
Youth explore entrepreneurship as a career option
, August 29, 2018
4-H and National Career Development Month
, August 17, 2018
Infuse career exploration into STEAM programming
, July 11, 2018
Ready for a successful interview
, June 29, 2018
Is MSU Extension workforce preparation programming having an impact on Michigan youth?
, May 30, 2018
The language of a paycheck
, March 14, 2018
Teaching money management skills to youth with the High School Financial Planning Program
, March 13, 2018
Putting life skills to work
, February 28, 2018
Always be ready to network
, February 28, 2018
Youth are workforce ready and financially literate
, February 26, 2018
Officer training can help 4-H youth officers be successful
, February 2, 2018
Youth Business Guide to Success provides career exploration
, January 30, 2018
Resources for career exploration
, December 29, 2017
Manners matter in the workplace
, December 4, 2017
Add career awareness to end-of-year meetings
, December 4, 2017
Career exploration and workforce development for K-8 graders
, October 6, 2017
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month: Inclusion drives innovation
, October 6, 2017
Michigan 4-H fosters career preparation
, August 29, 2017
What are the plans for your future?
, August 2, 2017
MSU Extension helps 4-H’ers prepare for their future
, August 2, 2017
Preparing youth for the workforce
, June 30, 2017
Berrien County 4-H alum is now a business owner
, March 29, 2017
Resumes and portfolios that work: Are you ready to interview?
, March 8, 2017
From Michigan 4-Her to college intern
, December 8, 2016
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
, October 24, 2016
Your resume is done – did someone critique it for you?
, September 27, 2016
4-H career exploration and workforce preparation programs make an impact
, April 28, 2016
Fostering entrepreneurship: Resources for aspiring entrepreneurs
, November 10, 2015
Interview follow-up tips
, October 27, 2015
Explore surveying as a career
, August 11, 2015
People with disabilities and our American workforce
, June 24, 2015
Thinking about a career in business?
, January 16, 2015
Putting 4-H earth science projects to work
, August 27, 2014
Teaching young people about career exploration
, June 23, 2014
Career tools for youth: creating a portfolio
, January 27, 2014
Interviews during a meal
, February 28, 2013
Career portfolios and 4-H projects – What’s the connection?
, May 3, 2012
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