Events

4-H Exploration Days

Date: June 20, 2012 - June 22, 2012
Location: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Annual MSU pre-college program that attracts approximately 2500 youth participants and chaperones representing all 83 Michigan counties.

Exploring Careers

exploring careers Finding work that’s right for us and makes us happy is important because the reality is that most of us will spend the best part of our day on the job. What careers are out there? What career is a good fit? What kind of education will I need? How do I prepare for finding and keeping a job? If these are questions you’re asking, then this is the place for you!

Career Exploration:

Tools (career assessment and planning)
Activities (job shadowing, career fairs)
Pre-College Programs

After High School:

Finishing high school is a priority! You’ll need to graduate from high school to gain admission to most colleges, technical schools, training programs, apprenticeship programs or the military. Learn more about:

Education and Training Opportunities (including Michigan State University)
Financial Aid

The Job:

You may have heard this statement: “It’s not always the best person who gets the job, but the person best at getting the job.” Many experts agree, so it’s worth investing time to understand everything you can about:

Contact

For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or:

Laura Allen, 4-H Career Education Coordinator
Phone: 517-432-7632
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

News

MEDIA ADVISORY: 4-H Capitol Experience

posted on March 16, 2012

Michigan teens from around the state will participate in the 30^th annual 4-H Capitol Experience. This four-day conference focuses on civic engagement and public policy.

7th annual 4-H Day at the Breslin celebrates youth development and Spartan Women’s Basketball

posted on January 11, 2012

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) 4-H Youth Development will cheer on the MSU women’s basketball team as they take on Ohio State during their Jan. 15 home game at the MSU Breslin Center. “MSUE 4-H Day at the Breslin” is a celebration of the MSUE 4-H program in Michigan.

At last – someone’s taking responsibility!

posted on September 23, 2011

4-H’s new program, "Join the Revolution of Responsibility," puts a spotlight on all those making a difference in their communities, watching over our natural resources and creating new businesses. It isn’t just politicians or public officials on the front lines of tackling these issues—it’s 4-H members throughout Michigan.

Michigan 4-H invites community to an evening in the garden

posted on July 29, 2011

Michigan 4-H Youth Development will host its first 4-H Evening in the Garden event, Tuesday, Aug. 16, as a recruitment opportunity, a chance for current 4-H’ers to showcase their projects and an occasion to present activities for hands-on participation.

Resources

4-H Youth Development | Agriculture Hall | 446 W. Circle Drive Room 160 | East Lansing, MI, 48824 | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)