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Air Force Teen Council 2013 Update

HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs. Air Force Teen Council 2013 Update. David Brittain – NCSU Casey Mull – UGA Stacey Young – HQ USAF AF / 4-H Partnership. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs.

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Air Force Teen Council 2013 Update

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  1. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs Air Force Teen Council2013 Update • David Brittain – NCSU • Casey Mull – UGA • Stacey Young – HQ USAF AF / 4-H Partnership I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  2. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs • Air Force Teen Council (AFTC) History • Launched Summer 2010 • Response to a Youth of the Year issue: • Teens voice to AF Leadership • Mission Statement: Increase and improve communication • between AF Teens and AF leadership to enact change and • improve quality of life for AF youth and teens I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  3. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs • Air Force Teen Council (AFTC) Roles • Coordinate with AF Regional Teen Councils • Identify issues impacting military teens • Brief Senior Leaders on teen / family concerns • Participate at Caring for People (CFP) Forum • Lead sessions at Youth of the Year (YoY) and • Teen Leadership Camps (TLC) • Be a catalyst for AF Teen Movement Projects I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  4. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs • Air Force Teen Movement Projects • Teen Projects determined at Youth of the Year • Developed and voted on by teens • Top project(s) implemented Air Force-wide • Projects are designed to cultivate experiences in: • Post secondary education • Vocational experiences • Lifelong civic engagement • Leadership opportunities • Started with My Healthy Generation in 2011 • 3,200 youth participated; gained 350 new members I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  5. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs • 2012 Air Force Teen Movement Projects • College Knowledge • Steps to Success • AF Teens Give Back • AF Teens Reach Out • Impact: • 3,500+ youth/teens participated • 500+ new members enrolled in Youth Programs • Variety of activities, events and programs I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  6. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs 2013 TEEN MOVEMENT PROJECTS! I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  7. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs • 2013 Air Force Teen Movement Projects • ConnecTeens! • Community Connections (Jan-Mar) • Identify and build team of community partners to work • projects throughout the year • Base Teen Council Goals include: • Support community needs • Develop connections • Build awareness • Create new partnerships I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  8. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs • 2013 Air Force Teen Movement Projects • ParticipaTeens! • Increase Teen Participation (Apr-Jun) • Reach out to new youth populations & expand programs • Connect with youth groups outside the gates and in the • community • Base Teen Council Goals include: • Coordinate events • Communicate with staff/peers • Lead program activities • Promote World Wide Lock-in I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  9. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs • 2013 Air Force Teen Movement Topics • Come On, Let’s Go! • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Support (Jul-Sep) • Support families, youth and teens during a PCS move • Enhance Youth Sponsorship initiative • Base Teen Council Goals include: • Assist teens with PCS transition • Support families • Be connected on both sides of a • PCS move I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  10. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs • 2013 Air Force Teen Movement Topics • STEMtastic! • STEM Promotion (Oct-Dec) • Promote Science and Technology learning opportunities • 4-H National Youth Science Day • Base Teen Council Goals include: • Participate in hands-on STEM projects • Explore STEM college paths and career fields I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  11. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs • Joint Services Teen Council (JSTC) • Comprised of youth from the Air Force, Army and Navy • Teen Councils • Met and identified the top 4 teen issues: • Increase Opportunities for Youth / Teens • Increase Youth / Teen Participation • Increase Awareness of School Liaison • Officers / School Resources • Increase Awareness and Marketing for • Youth Programs I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  12. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs • JSTC Project: OperationMega-Phone • Raise awareness on military teen issues and programs • Develop PSA to help teens identify resources and • opportunities in their communities • Host a global Military Lock-In during the Month of the • Military Child (April 26, 2013) • Services work independently • Post work on Facebook page I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  13. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs What does this mean for you? I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  14. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs • 4-H / Air Force Connections: • Teen Councils need: Leadership skills, Public Speaking, • Citizenship, Service Learning • AF Teen Movement Projects - collaborate with partners • 4-H National Youth Science Day / STEM programs • Military Club Grants - Health Rocks, STEM initiatives I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  15. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs • 4-H / Air Force Connections: • Air Force Core program areas include: • Character and Leadership • Health and Life Skills • Education and Career Development • The Arts • Sports, Fitness and Recreation • Youth Camping Programs • Youth Programs Staff Professional Development • Connect AF teen councils and 4-H clubs • to community 4-H clubs I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  16. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs 4-H Military Club Grants AF Focus • Childhood Obesity Prevention / Healthy Living - Health Rocks • STEM promotion / Science opportunities / 4-H NYSD • 4-H Clubs on installations AND Support for Air National Guard/Reserve in communities • Build connections with ANG/R staff & families • Include ANG/R teens on 4-H councils • Teen Summits / ANG Camps • Military clubs in the community I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  17. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs Leaders of Tomorrow …. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  18. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs …. still like to have FUN Today! I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  19. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs David Brittaindavid.brittain@pentagon.af.mil240-612-4893 sCasey Mullcasey.mull.ctr@us.af.mil706-542-8894sStacey Youngstacey.young@pentagon.af.mil240-612-4933 I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  20. HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

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