Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador
WHAT IS A HTYA?
The Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador Program is for teens who are motivated, excited, and ready to make a change in their community! This program is designed for high school age youth who have a passion for health and wellness. These youth are trained at the state level to become youth health experts who can motivate others to make a change in their lifestyle to improve their health. More importantly, these ambassadors assist local county extension agents with program efforts, project activities, and much more!
APPLICATION
Applications open on February 1, 2024.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024
DATES TO REMEMBER
February 1 - April 1, 2024 – Online application available
April 1, 2024 – Deadline for completion of online applications
May 1, 2024 – State Coordinator will notify the youth of acceptance
May 15, 2024 – Deadline for registration for Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador Summit (Estimated cost $100)
June 2-3, 2024 – State-wide Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador Summit in College Station (mandatory)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Open only to high school age 4-H'ers. You may apply if you are completing the 8th grade in Spring 2024 and will be entering 9th grade Fall 2024.
You must attend the HTYA Summit in College Station June 2-3, 2024. There will be no alternate dates.
Complete and report 40 hours of leadership, program efforts or community service annually.
Attend face-to-face and/or online trainings as needed.
Ambassadorship is a 12-month commitment. Ambassadors who fulfill the minimum 40 hours of service will be invited to reapply for the following year.
Organize at least one community health event during the year with your county extension agent.
Must also be a member in good standing in any other state ambassador program that you are a member of.
IMPORTANT LINKS & INFORMATION
HTYA SUMMIT REGISTRATION & INFO
Information will be added as soon as it is available.
RESOURCES
Information will be added as soon as it is available.
FOR MORE INFORMATION...
Kaci Scott, Lynn CEA-Family & Community Health
kaci.scott@ag.tamu.edu
806.561.4562 | 806.773.9401 (cell)