09/04/2026
We’re excited to share that the State Ambassador Team is once again hosting the Teen Leaders Online Workshop Series: Teen Leadership Essentials: Setting Up for Success! Please see their message below. Sign up for one workshop or the entire series!
https://forms.gle/7pBBthxnxfaXgK5k6
This engaging series is designed to help youth take their leadership skills to the next level through interactive online workshops led by our State Ambassadors. Participants will explore important leadership skills, connect with other teen leaders from across the state, and build tools they can put into practice in their 4-H programs and beyond.
A Supplement to County Ambassador Skill-Building Meetings
This series is also a great supplement to County Ambassador skill-building meetings. The workshop topics follow and support key concepts found in the County Ambassador Handbook, providing County Ambassador teams with an additional opportunity to explore these important leadership skills.
County Ambassador Coaches, Leadership Project Leaders, and 4-H Professionals are encouraged to attend with their teen leaders and use the workshops as a starting point for additional discussion and activities with their local teams.
Youth may sign up for individual workshops or participate in the entire series. Youth who attend all six workshops will receive a Certificate of Completion recognizing their growth and commitment to developing their leadership skills.
Who Should Attend?
This opportunity is open to:
Youth leaders ages 13+
County Ambassadors
County Ambassador Coaches
Leadership Project Leaders
4-H Professionals
Workshop Schedule
September 16, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Youth-Adult Partnerships & Finding Your Niche as a Teen Leader
Using Hart’s Ladder of Participation, this workshop explores the different levels of youth-adult partnerships and provides strategies for improving youth-adult relationships both within and outside of the County Ambassador Program. Teams will also participate in an activity designed to help them better understand the Leadership Competencies and how to use them as a Teen Leader.
October 22, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Creating a Strong Plan of Action
Teams will discover the key components of service-learning and practice transforming community service activities into meaningful service-learning projects.
November 18, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Manage Your Goals and Consensus Building
Goal management and decision-making are key components of success as a team. This workshop will guide participants through goal selection and explore strategies for making decisions cooperatively and building consensus.
December 17, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Anatomy of a Workshop
One of the important functions of a Teen Leader is educating others. In this workshop, participants will learn how to build a cohesive, interactive, and fun workshop while still incorporating meaningful learning outcomes.
January 20, 2027 | 6:30–8:00 PM
The Art of Facilitation
After learning how to build a successful workshop, the next step is learning how to deliver it! This workshop will provide the key elements and skills teams need to facilitate an interactive, engaging, and successful workshop.
February 18, 2027 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Adapting Without Collapsing
What happens when things don’t go as planned? Flexibility and resourcefulness are key! Participants will learn how to develop a backup plan along the way so they are prepared to adapt when plans need to change.
Registration
Sign up for one workshop or the entire series!
https://forms.gle/7pBBthxnxfaXgK5k6
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone online and helping our teen leaders build the skills they need to set themselves up for success!
We’re excited to share that the State Ambassador Team is once again hosting the Teen Leaders Online Workshop Series: Teen Leadership Essentials: Setting Up for Success! Sign up for one workshop or the entire series!
