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Infusing career exploration into your youth mentoring program
Published on February 26, 2021
Learn about career and workforce development ideas to infuse career exploration into your youth mentoring program. -
Building family relationships in mentoring programs
Published on February 16, 2021
Learn how to build strong relationships with families in your mentoring program. -
Tips for meeting virtually with your 4-H club
Published on December 3, 2020
Follow these tips to ensure you get the most out of your online meetings and ensure a fair process for decision-making. -
Giving thanks for Extension Master Gardeners dedicated to community service and youth gardening education
Published on November 30, 2020
Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener volunteers start a new gardening club at a local elementary school. -
Listening to the Latinx voice to address disparities during the novel coronavirus pandemic
Published on November 4, 2020
To learn about the needs of the state’s youth during these challenging times, MSU Extension hosted listening sessions. Two of the sessions were conducted in Spanish, in an effort to hear directly from Latinx parents about their educational needs. -
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Lapeer County’s Michelle Hedgcock
Published on August 25, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing. -
Roadmap to a Virtual Program provides framework when planning virtual education
Published on August 7, 2020
Asking questions during the planning process and being intentional in the outcome can lead to virtual program success. -
MSU Extension children and youth listening sessions background and summary
Published on June 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension held 21 listening sessions about the needs of children and families during social distancing. Here is the data. -
Guidance for 4-H community service in the aftermath of a natural disaster
Published on June 2, 2020
Considerations and tips for helping 4-H members organize a service project in response to a natural disaster. -
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Bay County’s Rachel Sprunger
Published on May 28, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing.