2024-2025 State Teen Council Applications Now Available
Application is due June 28, 2024, to Jill Jackson (jackson@udel.edu).
The Delaware 4-H State Teen Council is led by three officers and three county representatives who are ambassadors for 4-H Youth Development and Delaware Cooperative Extension.
Each year, these young men and women spend countless hours planning philanthropic and other meaningful public service activities that directly impact the lives of all Delawareans.
All interested candidates must be at least 14 as of January 1, 2024. The application can be found below or on the State 4-H website.
Candidate Selection Process
The following criteria are required for all interested State Officer Candidates:
Age – All interested candidates must be at least 14 years of age on or before January 1, 2024.
4-H Involvement – All interested candidates must have or have had at least one of the following leadership positions in order to be considered:
- Elected or appointed officer on County 4-H Junior Council
- Voice or Echo at State 4-H Camp
- Delegate to 4-H National Congress
- Delegate to 4-H National Conference
- Delegate to any other National 4-H event or program
Application Form – Complete the State Teen Council 2024-2025 Application form and return on or before the designated due date to Jill Jackson. Submitting an application does not automatically qualify someone as a candidate for State Office. To receive further consideration the individual must complete all parts of the process in a timely manner.
Three (3) Recommendation Forms – Due by Friday, June 28, 2024
The forms are to be confidential and to be emailed to Jill Jackson (jackson@udel.edu). The forms are enclosed at the end of this application. There is one form for the 4-H Educator and one form for all other individuals.
- Two recommendation forms may be from a school representative, youth advisor, or an individual who has observed and experienced your skills as a leader.
- One of the recommendation forms must come from your County 4-H Educator.
- Please note that you do NOT need to turn in official recommendation letters with your application.
Interview Session – The purpose of the interview is to make sure the candidate is making an informed decision regarding candidacy and the office sought. This session is mandatory for all candidates and may also be done over teleconference, if necessary. Interviews will be held in early July 2024.
Selection of Candidate – The candidate will be selected by a committee of 4-H professional staff and/or other designated individuals from the county and state level. Candidates will be notified of their selection by late July 2024.
Term of Office- The candidates selected for the 2024-2025 cycle will serve in office from August 2024 through July 2025.
