Events

4-H Exploration Days

Date: June 19, 2013 - June 21, 2013
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.

4-H Discovery Camp 2013

Date: June 24, 2013 - June 28, 2013
Location: MSU Campus, East Lansing, MI

Michigan 4-H Discovery Camp is a five-day exploration camp held at Michigan State University for youth ages 13-19. Campers will explore ideas, research and opportunities in the field of energy as it relates to natural resources and agriculture.

Careers

your career ahead

Position yourself to get paid! Get the job you want and build your future. Identify skills and learn how to prepare for your career.

Career exploration is the “process in which an individual chooses an educational path or training or a job which fits their interests, skills and abilities.” (www.businessdictionary.com/definition/ career-exploration.html, retrieved 07-25-12)

 

Workforce preparation refers to the skill-building and educational programming and training done with individuals to prepare them for work.

The following resources are available to assist in planning for a career and job success.

Career Exploration:

  • Tools (career assessment and planning)
  • Activities (job shadowing, career fairs)

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:

Michigan 4-H Youth Development
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phone: 517-432-7575

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)