Air Force Teen Council 2013 Update 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 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 Air Force Teen Council (AFTC) History o Launched Summer 2010 o Response to a Youth of the Year issue: Teens voice to AF Leadership o 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 Air Force Teen Council (AFTC) Roles o Coordinate with AF Regional Teen Councils o Identify issues impacting military teens o Brief Senior Leaders on teen / family concerns o Participate at Caring for People (CFP) Forum o Lead sessions at Youth of the Year (YoY) and Teen Leadership Camps (TLC) o Be a catalyst for AF Teen Movement Projects HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and 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 Air Force Teen Movement Projects o Teen Projects determined at Youth of the Year o Developed and voted on by teens o Top project(s) implemented Air Force-wide o Projects are designed to cultivate experiences in: o Post secondary education o Vocational experiences o Lifelong civic engagement o Leadership opportunities o Started with My Healthy Generation in 2011 o 3,200 youth participated; gained 350 new members HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and 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 2012 Air Force Teen Movement Projects o College Knowledge o Steps to Success o AF Teens Give Back o AF Teens Reach Out HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs Impact: o 3,500+ youth/teens participated o 500+ new members enrolled in Youth Programs o Variety of activities, events and programs

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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 2013 Air Force Teen Movement Projects ConnecTeens! o Community Connections (Jan-Mar) o Identify and build team of community partners to work projects throughout the year HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs Base Teen Council Goals include: o Support community needs o Develop connections o Build awareness o 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 2013 Air Force Teen Movement Projects ParticipaTeens! o Increase Teen Participation (Apr-Jun) o Reach out to new youth populations & expand programs o Connect with youth groups outside the gates and in the community HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs Base Teen Council Goals include: o Coordinate events o Communicate with staff/peers o Lead program activities o 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 HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs 2013 Air Force Teen Movement Topics Come On, Let’s Go! o Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Support (Jul-Sep) o Support families, youth and teens during a PCS move o Enhance Youth Sponsorship initiative Base Teen Council Goals include: o Assist teens with PCS transition o Support families o 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 HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs 2013 Air Force Teen Movement Topics STEMtastic! o STEM Promotion (Oct-Dec) o Promote Science and Technology learning opportunities o 4-H National Youth Science Day Base Teen Council Goals include: o Participate in hands-on STEM projects o 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 HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs Joint Services Teen Council (JSTC) o Comprised of youth from the Air Force, Army and Navy Teen Councils o Met and identified the top 4 teen issues: o Increase Opportunities for Youth / Teens o Increase Youth / Teen Participation o Increase Awareness of School Liaison Officers / School Resources o 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 JSTC Project: Operation Mega-Phone o Raise awareness on military teen issues and programs o Develop PSA to help teens identify resources and opportunities in their communities o Host a global Military Lock-In during the Month of the Military Child (April 26, 2013) o Services work independently o Post work on Facebook page HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs

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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-H / Air Force Connections: o Teen Councils need: Leadership skills, Public Speaking, Citizenship, Service Learning o AF Teen Movement Projects - collaborate with partners o 4-H National Youth Science Day / STEM programs o Military Club Grants - Health Rocks, STEM initiatives HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and 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 4-H / Air Force Connections: o Air Force Core program areas include: o Character and Leadership o Health and Life Skills o Education and Career Development o The Arts o Sports, Fitness and Recreation o Youth Camping Programs o Youth Programs Staff Professional Development o Connect AF teen councils and 4-H clubs to community 4-H clubs HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and 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 4-H Military Club Grants AF Focus o Childhood Obesity Prevention / Healthy Living - Health Rocks o STEM promotion / Science opportunities / 4-H NYSD o 4-H Clubs on installations AND Support for Air National Guard/Reserve in communities o Build connections with ANG/R staff & families o Include ANG/R teens on 4-H councils o Teen Summits / ANG Camps o Military clubs in the community HQ USAF A1SOC AF Child and Youth Programs

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