Matagorda Youth Leadership

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Matagorda Youth Leadership Future
Excellence(MYLiFE)
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Background

• Matagorda County is located in Coastal Region of
  Texas
• Population of 37,8491
• Agrarian and Energy based economy
• Average age is 35 years1
• 28 of Population is under 181
• 4 ISDs

1(2005 U.S. Census)
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Background

• Strong youth oriented programs
• FFA, 4-H, Boys Girls Clubs
• Texas Cooperative Extension
• Ag/Nr, FCS, 4-H YD programs
• 520 4-H Enrollment (2006 ES 237)

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Needs Assessment

• 28 of county is youth
• 3,341 - 14-18 year olds
• 2004 TCFF Small Group Issue
• Youth activities
• Emerging Issue
• Youth leadership/youth boards

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MYLiFE

• Intense youth leadership course
• Hosted by TCE-Matagorda County
• Target Audience
• 9-12 graders in Matagorda County ISDs
• Youth organization/opinion leaders

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Goals and Objectives

• Goal Develop youth to be more successful as
  adults
• Objectives
• Increase knowledge of leadership theory, personal
  leadership style, and traits of effective
  leaders.
• Gain skills needed to become effective community
  leaders
• Adopt leadership theory and integrate into daily
  life.
• Adopt practices and apply transformational
  leadership style to leadership roles.

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Program Structure

• Summer leadership course
• Two Saturdays in June and July
• Sessions rotate among each ISD
• Sessions taught by community leaders
• Graduation reception in August

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Session 1 Basics of a Leader

• Introduction to Course
• Leadership theory, style, traits
• Activities
• Case Study of Effective Leaders
• Strengths Finder Test

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Session 2 Building a Leader

• Qualities of Community Leadership
• Factors affecting Community Leadership
• Youth/Adult Interaction
• Activities
• Youth/Adult Role Play
• Corporate Leadership Demonstration

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Session 3 Becoming a Leader

• Setting Goals/Creating a Vision
• Motivating Yourself and the Team
• Working in Groups
• Activities
• Low ropes activities
• Teamwork games
• Motivation Role Play

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Session 4 Being a Leader

• Leadership theory and practice
• Personal leadership style
• Application of principles to organization and
  life
• Activities
• Group think tank
• Goal vision creation

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Potential Collaborators

• TCE Staff
• Matagorda County ISDs
• Equistar
• South Texas Nuclear Power Plant
• Celanese
• County Government/Officials

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Marketing

• Information and applications to high school
  counselors, County Extension Agents, youth
  organization leadership
• News Releases

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Evaluating the Results

• Mini-evaluation of each session
• Evaluate knowledge, skills, and adoption
• Satisfaction survey
• 6 month follow up survey

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Telling our Story

• Reception for course graduates with county
  officials, sponsors, and other stakeholders

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MYLiFE will

• Have a positive effect on participants
• Equip youth to become effective community leaders
• Prepare them to be the future leaders of
  Matagorda County

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Thank you for your time!

• -Dustin Stephanie