Michigan 4-H Youth Development: Careers


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Exploring Careers

Pre-College Programs and Online Resources

MSU Spartan Youth Programs
http://www.spartanyouth.msu.edu
Michigan State University Spartan Youth Programs offers more than 100 programs and activities for kids pre-school through high school. Come and join in the FUN!

AIMS (ANR Institute for Multicultural Students)
Date & Location: During the month of June at Michigan State University
What: This one-week program is designed to give minority high school students broad exposure to the food and agricultural sciences, natural resources and related fields. Students live on campus and participate in demonstrations, tours and other hands-on activities. They can also participate in other educational, cultural and social activities. AIMS is free, though students are responsible for providing their own transportation to MSU.
Open to: Multicultural students in grades 9, 10 and 11 who are interested in agriculture and natural resource industries.
Find out more at: http://www.canr.msu.edu/undergraduatediversity/Aimsinfo.html
MAP: Multicultural Apprenticeship Program
Dates & Location: Summer at Michigan State University
What: MAP is designed to give high school students the opportunity to experience college life and the many exciting educational and career opportunities in agricultural and food sciences, natural resources and related fields. During the six-week program students will participate in field trips, leadership seminars and a number of other educational, social and cultural activities. MAP is free, though students are responsible for providing their own transportation to MSU.
Open to: Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 with a strong interest and aptitude in science, math, and other academic areas.
Find out more at: http://www.canr.msu.edu/undergraduatediversity/infomap.html
4-H Capitol Experience
Dates & Location: March 18 to 21, 2007, in Lansing
What: This MSU pre-college program explores civic engagement and public policy in Lansing. You’ll discover a citizen’s role in the state government, network with other students, explore new careers and much more!
Open to: High school students and adult chaperones.
Application deadline: February 2, 2007
Find out more at: http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/capexp.html
4-H Exploration Days
Dates & Location: June 20 to 22, 2007, at Michigan State University
What: This MSU pre-college program gives young people a chance to experience college life, learn new ideas and skills, and meet people from across Michigan.
Open to: Youth aged 11 and up and adult chaperones.
Registration deadline: May 4, 2007
Find out more at: The registration book will be available online at http://www.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/expodays.html and from county MSU Extension offices by mid-March.
4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp
Dates & Location: July 29 to August 4, 2007, in Presque Isle County
What: This MSU pre-college program teaches youth about Michigan’s diverse natural resources and the Great Lakes ecosystems.
Open to: 70 teens who are entering 8th to 10th grade in fall 2007 and are not older than 16 on July 1, 2007.
Registration deadline: May 1, 2007.
Find out more at: http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/cyf/youth/glnrc.html

U.S. Department of Labor in the 21st Century

Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
This nationally recognized source provides information on the training and education needed, expected earning potential and job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions information for hundreds of different types of jobs.
What Do You Like? – Exploring Career Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm
Simply click on one of twelve different areas of interest to look more closely at possible careers.

Contact Information

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
4-H Youth Development
160 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824

Phone: 517-432-7632
Fax: 517-355-6748
Email: lacourse@anr.msu.edu