Teen Opportunity

Health HEROES

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Application for 2023-2024 Ohio 4-H Health HEROES are open. This statewide teen healthy living advocacy group are called HEROES because they serve as Health Education Resources for Outreach, Engagement, and Service. Youth will learn about current issues and topics in healthy living, learn lessons and activities to implement in their local 4-H community, will be tasked to create an action plan to create change in their local community, and will be a part of a statewide cohort who cares about the health and well-being of Ohio youth.

Benefits of becoming a 4-H Health Hero are:

  • Learning about a variety of healthy living topics
  • Gaining valuable leadership and communication skills
  • Meeting other 4-H youth from across Ohio who are invested in healthy living
  • Leaving a positive impact on your family, friends, and community
  • Promoting the 4th H!

In previous years we have had youth focus on making change in health topics such as; mental health, vaping, opioids, and more.

Youth who are passionate about health and in grades 9 through 12 may apply! For more information, important dates, and expectations, you may check out https://go.osu.edu/HealthHEROES.  Application is due Sunday, October 15th, 2023 by 11:59 pm.

Any questions, you may contact Justin Bower, State 4-H Healthy Living and Ohio Military Kids Educator at bower.183@osu.edu or at 614-247-1979.

2024 Health HEROES Flyer

2023 Take the Leap Career Readiness Day

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Excited to share with you that several teen leaders have been busy planning and are excited to facilitate and host “Take the Leap: Career Readiness Day” on Saturday, April 1, 2023 (9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center! This event is open to any 4-H member – ages 13 to 18!  Event cost is $10.

This day is jam-packed full of opportunities for participants with some highlights listed here:

  • Learn about 4-H opportunities at the state level
  • Rotate through career preparation workshops covering topics such as resume writing, interview skills, goal setting, and more
  • Network with peers who are also interested in preparing for their future

I have attached a flyer to this email that you can share. Participants can register at go.osu.edu/taketheleap. Registration is due by March 15. Please share with your teens and community!

Please feel free to reach out to Frances (foos.61@osu.edu) or Margo (longo.79@osu.edu) if you have any questions.

2022 Take the Leap: Career Readiness Day

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Thanks to a grant from the Ohio 4-H Foundation, we will again be hosting “Take the Leap: Career Readiness Day” on Saturday, April 2, 2022 (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center! This event is open to any 4-H member – ages 13 to 18 – and is completely FREE! Several Teen Leadership Council members have been planning this event and are excited to facilitate this opportunity for their peers.

This day is jam-packed full of opportunities for participants with some highlights listed here:

  • Learn about 4-H opportunities at the state level
  • Rotate through career preparation workshops covering topics such as resume writing, interview skills, entrepreneurship, goal setting, and more
  • Network with peers who are also interested in preparing for their future

See the  attached a flyer/registration form to this email. Participants can register at go.osu.edu/taketheleap.

Registration is due by March 19. 

Contact Frances (foos.61@osu.edu), Kayla (oberstadt.1@osu.edu), or Sarah (longo.79@osu.edu) if you have any questions.

Teen Awards & Opportunity Workshop

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Licking County has been gracious enough to extend an invitation for Knox County youth to attend their Teen Awards & Opportunity Workshop.  This is designed for youth age 14 and older as of January 1, 2022.  There are numerous opportunities, awards, and recognition that are outside of the county that our youth can apply for.  This workshop will discuss all of the available opportunities, how to apply, and reveal tips to give you a competitive advantage, and provide sample successful forms as a guide to get you started.  4-H members, their family members, and club advisors are encouraged to attend.  This will take place on Tuesday, September 14 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Licking County Extension Office.  Please contact Lisa directly at mccutcheon.46@osu.edu to register.

Ohio Teen Leadership Application for 2021-2022

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Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC) applications for the 2021-22 year are now available and can be found on our website at go.osu.edu/TLC! Please let any interested individual know so they may apply. Please note, because it is only a one year term, current TLC members who wish to continue their service must re-apply.

  • Applications and more information about the group can be found online at: go.osu.edu/TLC. Please note: applications (and other materials, including letters of recommendation and program fees) are due (received, not postmarked!) by Friday, August 13, 2021 to Sarah (longo.79@osu.edu). We recognize this falls during some county fairs, so encourage teens to apply early! We will accept applications as early as today 😊 The term for selected individuals will be September 1, 2021-August 31, 2022.
  • If you want to “share” on Facebook, you may do so by sharing the link on the “Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council” Facebook page (posted today). If you want a blurb to copy for your newsletter, you may use: “Applications and more information to be an Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC) member for the 2021-22 program year are now available online at: go.osu.edu/TLC. Please note: applications (and other materials, including letters of recommendation and program fees) are due (received, not postmarked!) by Friday, August 13, 2021.”

If you have questions on this opportunity, please let Sarah (longo.79@osu.edu), Kayla (oberstadt.1@osu.edu),  or Frances (foos.61@osu.edu) know.

 

Here are some highlights about the responsibilities of the council:

  • Age: Individuals must be 14-18 as of January 1 the year of application to apply for council member, committee member, committee chair, and officer.
  • Number of Meetings/Events: See the program structure outline on the application for specific numbers of meetings and events. Members are required to attend at least 75% of meetings and events.
    • Working Events: Members are required to work a number of statewide events at the Ohio State Fair, and elsewhere throughout the state (Farm Science Review, Legislative Luncheon, etc.).  Each level of membership differs in the number of events that are required.  See the program structure for more information.
  • Location of meetings: Meetings are typically held at the Ohio 4-H Center in Columbus, Ohio, but there are occasionally instances when they are held elsewhere due to events on Ohio State’s Campus.  In these instances, meetings may be held at locations close to campus.  Refer to the application for the locations for the 2021-2022 year.  Members will be notified prior to the location change.
  • Additional Opportunities: Depending on the level of involvement, council members have the option to apply for additional opportunities including the National 4-H Conference, Ohio 4-H Foundation Board, and other opportunities that may arise.

 

Ohio Attorney General Seeking Members for Teen Ambassador Board

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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today that his office is now accepting applications for the Teen Ambassador Board.

The Attorney General’s Teen Ambassador Board consists of high school juniors and seniors from public, private, charter, online and home schools in Ohio. The mission of the program is to provide Ohio’s future leaders with an inside look at state law and government.

“Supporting and providing opportunities to our youth is a great way to help shape the future,” Yost said. “The Teen Ambassador Board will enhance students’ leadership skills, and I hope that they take this knowledge and build on it. I hope they become inspired to pursue careers in public service for the Buckeye State.”

The student board members advise the office on issues relating to teens and work with their peers to develop solutions to those issues. They serve a one-year term during which they will participate in activities across the state.

Ohio high school students who will be juniors or seniors during the 2021-22 academic year are eligible to apply for the Teen Ambassador Board.

Applications are due June 25, 2021. The application can be found on the Ohio Attorney General’s website.

Teamwork from Home

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The Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council would like to invite teens to join them during this statewide Teamwork from Home event on Friday, February 19! They can register here: go.osu.edu/4hteamwork.

The first session will begin at 4:00pm with a break from 5:30pm-6:30pm.  At 6:30pm, we will begin our second session.  When they register, they can choose to join for one or both sessions!

During these sessions they will have an opportunity to learn about older youth 4-H opportunities, meet others from around the state and country, and participate in several interactive activities!  This program is being offered by the Teen Leadership Council committee who would traditionally be planning a luncheon during Ohio 4-H Conference.  Since they aren’t meeting for our conference in-person, they are bringing the fun to them!

Ohio 4-H Foundation Youth Representative

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Founded in 1945 as part of The Ohio State University Development Fund, the Ohio 4-H Foundation solicits and receives contributions on behalf of Ohio 4-H in order to enhance the 4-H Youth Development Program, promotes the Ohio 4-H Youth Development program and recognizes 4-H members and adult volunteers. The Ohio 4-H Foundation established an Endowment in 1946 in order to create a permanent investment. With private support from individuals, businesses and organizations, the Ohio 4-H Foundation is able to fund new programs and improve existing programs at the county, region, and state levels. Annual program grants are awarded by the Foundation to support innovative programs, meet emerging, local needs or pilot new efforts. Thus, the support of donors throughout Ohio is vital to our success.

The Ohio 4-H Foundation is guided by a volunteer Board, comprised of business and industry leaders, Extension personnel, and 4-H youth representatives from around the state. The Board reviews proposals and distributes endowment interest income for the training of volunteer leadership and the recognition of 4-H members through scholarships, awards and positive youth development experiences.

Here are specific responsibilities of board members:

  • Attend three face-to-face meetings that are held throughout the state (one in January, one in spring, one in fall).
  • Serve on a committee. The committees typically meet one time a month via conference call (often times the committees meet during the day).
  • Assist with the Celebration of Youth fundraiser preparations.
  • Voice youth perspectives in every avenue to all board members and youth throughout the state.

Each year, current members in good standing have been given the privilege of representing Ohio 4-H on the Ohio 4-H Foundation Board. This year, we will select 1 member to serve a two-year term. The term is from January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022.

Application

Take the Leap: Career Readiness Day

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Thanks to a grant from the Ohio 4-H Foundation and the work of Cecilia Mainzer (a 4-H Member from Medina County and Teen Leadership Council officer), Ohio 4-H will be hosting “Take the Leap: Career Readiness Day” on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center! This event is open to any 4-H member – ages 13 to 18 – and is completely FREE!

This day is jam-packed full of opportunities for participants with some highlights listed here:

  • Learn about 4-H opportunities at the state level from Health Heroes, State Fashion Board, and Teen Leadership Council
  • Rotate through career preparation workshops covering topics such as networking, etiquette, resume building, using LinkedIn, and interview planning
  • Engage in discussions about financial literacy and financial risk

I have attached a flyer/registration form to this email. Participants can register at go.osu.edu/taketheleap OR can email the form back to me (longo.79@osu.edu). Registration is due by Friday, January 24. Please share with your teens and community!

Let Hannah (epley.24@osu.edu) or me know if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing many teens from across the state at this event on February 1!

Flyer and Registration: Take the Leap Flyer

2020 Teen Opportunities

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To:                  Knox County 4-H Members, age 14 and over (as of 1/1/2020)

From:             Andrea Rees, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Re:                  4-H and Older Teen Opportunities for 2020

 

Dear Older Teen Member,

You are looking at a list of opportunities.  Please take a few minutes to read through it. These activities and awards can be of great benefit to you, your future hobbies, schooling and employment.

If you see any opportunity in which you wish to participate or learn more about please contact the OSU Extension office by phone, mail or in person.  We can send all interested 4-Hers the necessary Ohio Achievement Record application and/or other applications or you may pick them up at our office at 160 Columbus Road in Mount Vernon.

Basic Guidelines for 4-H Opportunities:

  • Must be 14-18 years old by January 1, 2020
  • 4-H member in good standing enrolled by March 15, 2020 in Knox County 4-H
  • Complete appropriate application(s) (typewritten) by the deadline(s)
  • Some opportunities may require an interview as part of the selection process
  • A photograph with the application is optional (but very helpful)

The deadline for applications to be submitted to the OSU Extension office will vary by opportunity.  After that date listed applications may not be accepted for those said opportunities.

 

County Level Opportunities

  • Knolmes County 4-H Camp Counselor: Counseling staff provide direct supervision and are responsible for the health and safety of other youth under stated guidelines. The training enables selected teens to develop, plan and conduct camp programs for 200 or more campers and staff.  Twenty-two hours of leadership training is required prior to camp (11 hours of scheduled meetings and 11 hours outside of scheduled meetings) and will offer positive ways to deal with youth. Once applications are received an interview will be required.  More specific details are outlined in the camp counseling application that will be available on/after October 4 and due by October 31.
  • Knox County Junior Fair Board: This is the working board for Knox County Junior Fair activities. Comprised of 4-H, FFA, FHA/FCCLA, Boy and Girl Scout members, the board conducts the Junior Fair.  All selected members are expected to actively participate in chosen and appointed events.  Advisors are the Junior Fair Coordinator and the 4-H Educator.  Meetings are typically held once a month and occasionally there are other events and training opportunities offered.  Representatives may attend the Jr. Fair Conference in Columbus, Saturday, January 4, 2020 for training.  An application that is specific for just Knox County Junior Fair Board will be available the week of October 14.
  • Knox County CARTEENS: https://ohio4h.org/families/just-teens/carteens
  • Knox County Tech Changemakers: contact Andrea for more information

 

Out of County & State Opportunities

 

For more updated information, please refer to the follow:

 

PDF Version: 2019 Teen Opportunities Letter