Training Tuesday! Ready to supercharge your 4-H Volunteer training with fresh energy and purpose? Another exciting, research-based resources you can seamlessly add to your 4-H program. Supporting volunteers in reaching their goals and delivering high-quality youth experiences is at the heart of Volunteer Involvement across our CCE System (VIPP). These lessons are designed to spark inspiration, fuel creativity, and empower you to share the 4-H spirit of service in ways that e

The National Academies will host a workshop on June 11-12, 2026 at the Keck Center focused on how to support the development of media literacy for children and youth in the context of rapidly changing and complex media environments. The workshop will bring together educators, librarians, curriculum developers, researchers, program providers, associations, organizations, as well as funders and policymakers to explore promising practices and programs. Workshop participants will

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Dairy Youth Gain Hands-On Experience in Milk Quality and Milk Production Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Hosts Annual Dairy Discovery Workshop for Youth ITHACA, New York (March 27-28, 2026) - Another year, an ‘udder’ Dairy Discovery Workshop hosted by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY, where each year’s unique theme allows participants to focus on a different area of the dairy industry. Held March 27-28 at Morrison Hall on the Cornell University campus, this year’s program was themed “Qual

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Please join us for the Community Neuroscience Initiative’s May Accessible Neuroscience Lecture with Dr. Gina Poe! “Sleep and the Brain: How Rest Supports Learning, Memory, and Health Across All Ages” Date: May 30, 11:00 AM ET via Zoom | Register Here Dr. Gina Poe of the University of California, Los Angeles, investigates how sleep supports learning, memory consolidation, and brain plasticity, with a particular focus on REM sleep. Her research has informed our understanding

We would like to invite all staff who work with youth and families to a staff development training opportunity hosted by CCE Albany on Friday, June 5th from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. The theme of this training is “Examining Current Mental Health Trends in Today’s Youth” and will be offered virtually featuring the following speakers: Dr. Janis Whitlock, PhD, MPH – Emerita Research Scientist with Cornell University. The title of her presentation is “Creating An Emotional Wellness T

Worksite Wellness Ideas Date: May 28, 2028 at 11:00 AM Location: Online REGISTER AT: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/nJfbIsIMQAKaLX-JfboEtA In this virtual session, participants will explore high-quality educational resources and real-world examples of how CCE Associations have promoted whole-person wellness through meaningful actions that can be done individually and as a team. The session will highlight practical approaches across 4 key wellness areas: physical act

Dear Colleagues, The NYSACCE 4‑H Annual Fall Conference is coming up, and we are excited to invite you to share your expertise, ideas, and successes with peers from across the state by presenting a workshop or poster! The conference is October 13-15, 2026 at Skaneateles Fields Resort and Spa in Onondaga County. This conference is an excellent opportunity to: Showcase innovative programs, research, and practices Inspire and learn from the youth development community Spark me

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback in the 4-H Club Management Systems survey! We want to circle back and share what we heard. Here is a report of the survey results and a poster summary. We invite you to share your reactions and ideas about next steps here.