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Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors

We train high-school age youth who have a passion for health and wellness to motivate others to change their lifestyles and improve their health.

The Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador Program is  for teens that 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 regional 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!

Who’s eligible?

  • Be in at least the 9th grade
  • Submit completed application to the local county extension office and be approved

What does the program entail?

After youth are accepted to the local program, they must fulfill the following obligations:

  • Complete and report 40 hours of leadership, program efforts or community service annually.
  • Attend face-to-face and online trainings.
  • Complete a two-year term, unless you complete high school before your term is complete.

For more information, contact Julie Gardner at j-gardner@tamu.edu

2022-2023 Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors

2022-23 Reporting System (June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023):

  • 2022-2023 HTYA Reporting Link
  • 2022-2023 Reporting Instructions

County Extension Agent Materials:

  • 2022 HTYA Agent Overview
  • HTYA Youth Ambassador suggested activities

HTYA RESOURCE PAGE (PASSWORD REQUIRED)

2023-2024 Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors

Apply Here | Applications open through March 15, 2023

  • 2023 HTYA Handbook
  • 2023 HTYA Agent Overview
  • 2023 HTYA Marketing Flyer
  • 2023 HTYA Program Marketing

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