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The housing and home environment project teaches and applies principles of design and function to make the home more attractive, safe, and comfortable for all family members. The project also teaches the importance of efficient energy usage as it relates to housing, home equipment, waste management, and in indoor air quality.
OBJECTIVES
- Attain a broad knowledge of the 4-H project and related activities as to the way they improve family and community life.
- Acquire life skills through project participation essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible citizen.
- Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
- Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
- Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.
PROJECT EXPERIENCES
- SpecTra – Human Sciences Education on certain years (limited enrollment)
- Home and Garden Shows in local communities
RECORDBOOK CATEGORY
- Housing and Home Environment
PRINTED RESOURCES
- 4-H Housing Volunteer Teaching Guide(H&HF 3.022)
- Creative Design for Today’s Home (H&HF 3.210)
- Family Resource Management (HMI 2.020)
- HF 3.111, Exploring Your Home – Member and Teaching Information about the JMG program, training programs and certification opportunities are available by contacting the National JMG Program Office at
- 225 Horticulture/Forestry Bldg.
- MS 2134 Texas A&M University
- College Station, TX 77843-2134
- Phone: 979-845-8565
- Fax: 979-845-8906
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Interior Designer
- Photo Stylist
- Furniture Designer
- Draftsperson
- Set Designer
- Furnishings Buyer
- Lighting Designer
- Facility Manager
- Floral Designer
- Window Designer
WEB RESOURCES
- Guide Healthy Homes Partnership: http://www.uwex.edu/healthyhome/topics.html Healthy Indoor Air for America’s
- Homes: http://www.montana.edu/wwwcxair/ default.htm http://fcs.tamu.edu/housing/index.php
- JMG program website is www.jmgkids.us or www.jmgkids.org.
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