Career Preparation

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, 4-H’s career preparation opportunities, through events such as Exploration Days, can help you find the right path. 4-H also offers help preparing for the job market, through skills such as resume writing, interviewing, networking and more.

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• Career planning from a résumé – building a work history

  May 15, 2013 | Frank Cox | MSU Extension suggests that as part of the career planning process; students can begin building their work history in high school.

• MSU Extension Educators teach youth about underwater innovation

  May 11, 2013 | Melanie Chiodini | MSU extension educators are working with community partners and organizations to teach local youth about underwater innovation through STEM programming with ROV’s.

• Career planning from a résumé – the educational experience

  May 5, 2013 | Frank Cox | Using a résumé to plan for careers, the education section can be used to help students plan for their educational future.

• Junior Iron Chef competitions offer multiple benefits for students and community

  May 2, 2013 | Rob Sirrine | As home economic classes fade from school curriculum, clubs and competitions fill the gap to teach students culinary arts.

• Practice talking about yourself!

  April 29, 2013 | Laurie Rivetto | Interviews are smoother when you take the time to practice.

• Build your future – Put your 4-H experience to work

  April 29, 2013 | Debra Barrett | Michigan State University Extension suggests 4-H project idea for high school-aged youth.

• Career planning from a résumé: Starting with the objective

  April 18, 2013 | Frank Cox | With various ways to plan for careers, students can start with a résumé.

• Art science: The role of art and design in science

  April 18, 2013 | Jan Brinn | Art science and the role that art and design play in science are cross-disciplinary in learning.

• Teen’s guide to labor laws

  April 18, 2013 | Kathy Jamieson | What kind of work can a teenager do? The answer to this question depends on the state, the age of the child, and the time of the year.

• Youth can learn interview skills to help secure jobs

  April 14, 2013 | Beverly Przystas | Tips and suggestions for when it is time for the interview.

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