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The latest news from Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Program

Happy Campers

Photo Release: 4-H Marianas, in collaboration with  Northern Marianas College-Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services, recently held Camp Maga'lahi on Tinian. The camp, which consisted of more than 40 participants, strengthened the campers leadership and citizen skills. Currently, NMC-CREES and 4-H Marianas are hosting the camp on Rota.

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4-H Marianas engages youth on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota

(NMC) — CNMI youth recently had a chance to enhance their team building and leadership skills through 4-H Marianas’ Camp Maga’lahi. A total of 77 campers ages 7-14 joined this year’s camp on Saipan.

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MyPI helps empower NMI youth

(NMC) — Northern Marianas College-Cooperative Research, Extension and Education Services’  My Preparedness Initiative or MyPI, in partnership with Homeland Security Emergency Management, the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services, the Public School System, and the Division of Youth Services, has produced many CNMI teenagers who are able to help their fellow community members in the event of any disaster or emergency.

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Getting NMI’s youth ready to respond

(NMC) — Since 2019,  Northern Marianas College-Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services' My Preparedness Initiative or MyPI, in partnership with Homeland Security Emergency Management, the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services, the Public School System and the Division of Youth Services, has been fostering emergency preparedness, community resilience, and youth leadership through proactive outreach.

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NMC CREES awarded $200K to be aquaculture regional training hub

The Northern Marianas College’s Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services was recently awarded a $197,690 two-year grant to train personnel to improve forktail rabbitfish production in the CNMI and the Micronesian region.

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NMC CREES program leaders accepted into LEAD21 program

Three program leaders from the Northern Marianas College’s Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services were recently accepted into the LEAD21, or Leadership Development for the 21st Century: Linking Research, Academics, and Extension program. They competed with applicants from across the land-grant university system for a seat in the upcoming cohort.

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