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On My Own: A Financial Management Success Tool for Students

What is it?On My Own is a financial simulation developed by the University of Tennessee Extension family economics specialists for middle school, high school, and college students. Participants are…

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Extension Announces 2024 Summer Internship Program

Imagine a career in which you can make a positive difference in the community every day... Imagine a career where you teach people, and your classroom is a farm, field, factory, forest, home, or…

The Influence of 4-H and FFA on Community College Transfer Students’ Career Choices in Agriculture

My name is Gabby Whorley and I recently defended my thesis titled “Career Decision Making among Community College Transfer Students in the North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and…

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Extension Education Minor Provides a Pathway to Career Success

NC State University’s Extension Education minor has grown to a record-setting 29 students, increasing from just 2 students in 2018. The minor is open to all academic majors and current students are…

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The Importance of Extension Farmworker Safety and Health With Roberto Rosales

Q & A with Roberto Rosales a Farmworker Safety and Health Program Coordinator Farmworker Safety and Health is a very important part of Extension and there is a need for more agents like Roberto…

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Extension Career Pathways

Cooperative Extension provides rewarding and challenging careers. Students and job seekers may want to consider the major Extension career pathways. Extension Program Assistants assist Extension…