4-H Military Partnership
Military readiness through 4-H positive youth development for youth, families, and communities
Leadership Academy
for Extension Professionals working with military-connected youth and families
Extension professionals working with military-connected youth are invited to apply for the 4-H Military Partnership Leadership Academy (4-HMPLA) and explore leadership styles, expand partnership opportunities, and gain resources to enhance youth programming.
The Leadership Academy cohort of professionals meet in-person and virtually for this unique training experience. All travel expenses and educational materials will be provided at no expense to participants. A competitive application and selection process determines the 4-H Military Partnership Leadership Academy participants. Applications for the 2024-2025 year have closed. Check back in August for cohort 3 applications.
The Leadership Academy cohort of professionals meet in-person and virtually for this unique training experience. All travel expenses and educational materials will be provided at no expense to participants. A competitive application and selection process determines the 4-H Military Partnership Leadership Academy participants. Applications for the 2024-2025 year have closed. Check back in August for cohort 3 applications.
Program Details
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The 4-H Military Partnership Leadership Academy supports Extension professionals working with military-connected youth as they understand themselves as leaders, understand others as leaders of an organization, and understand leadership at the community level. The focus connects leadership concepts to work with military-connected audiences and increases the participants’ capacity to enhance programming across the enterprise.
Participants attending 4-HMPLA will be trained in the Personify Leadership material developed by Angela Sebaly and Michelle Cummings at the initial meeting. Subsequent meetings and virtual connections will dive deeper into the material and focus on eight leadership components via select readings, discussions, and training activities. Participants may have an opportunity to visit a military child and youth programs facility to observe, learn about the local partnership, and 4-H experiences for military-connected youth. Each sessions introduces specific leadership strategies and identify best practices and techniques to build strong partnerships within military-connected youth programs. After completing the Personify Leadership training, observing strong partnerships in action, and reflecting on personal experiences, 4-HMPLA participants will have a greater understanding of effective leadership strategies to help build partnerships in the community. |
At the conclusion of the 4-HMPLA participants will create an action plan and implement a leadership program, project, club, or similar event with military-connected youth, teens, and/or professionals in their community and provide updates to North Carolina State University.
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4-HMPLA requires a significant time commitment. Participants commit to attend 4 in-person regional training sessions (Tues-Thurs) and connect at least once virtually between each of the sessions.
4-HMPLA training dates and locations include:
o November 12-14, 2024, Raleigh, NC (travel on Nov 11 & 15)
o February 11-13, 2025, Albuquerque, NM (travel on Feb 10 & 14)
o May 6-8, 2025, San Diego, CA (travel on May 5 & 9)
o August 12-14, 2025, Nashville, TN (travel on Aug 11 & 15)
In addition to the in-person trainings, 4-H Military Partnership Leadership Academy participants will attend a virtual orientation before the first meeting.
4-HMPLA training dates and locations include:
o November 12-14, 2024, Raleigh, NC (travel on Nov 11 & 15)
o February 11-13, 2025, Albuquerque, NM (travel on Feb 10 & 14)
o May 6-8, 2025, San Diego, CA (travel on May 5 & 9)
o August 12-14, 2025, Nashville, TN (travel on Aug 11 & 15)
In addition to the in-person trainings, 4-H Military Partnership Leadership Academy participants will attend a virtual orientation before the first meeting.
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For Questions and Additional Information
David Brittain [email protected] or Dr. Harriett Edwards [email protected] |
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"This work is supported by the Children, Youth, and Families at Risk 4-H Military Partnership Professional Development and Technical Assistance Program, project award no. 2022-41520-38161, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture."
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